Challenges That Test You

You’ve heard people say, “It’s been one of those weeks.” 

You’ve probably said it yourself. As for me, I think after these last 3 weeks, I should embroider that on a sampler and hang it on the wall.

#1 – We had to replace our router. I think you probably heard me bitch complain loudly about that challenge which ended up taking almost a week and several calls to the Big Communication Giant for help before we finally got everything online.

#2 – We were working on landscaping the backyard when Darling Hubby cut the fiber optic cable that was buried where it shouldn’t have been buried—and only 2 inches below ground. I can hardly wait for the bill to replace that line shows up from the BCG.

#3 – About 25 minutes after leaving our house Friday, we were struck from behind by a large pickup. Actually, I suppose our vehicle was struck 3 times—on the left rear, along the length of the left side, and then the left front end. Scary doesn’t begin to describe it. We walked away unscathed for the most part.

I decided to view the incident as real world experience dealing with calling 911, talking to police, our tow truck driver, etc.—all of whom were very nice and professional.

Yes, these are the times that try one’s soul, BUT we survived. We’ve yet to find out whether our vehicle, a Ford Explorer, also survived. The pickup that hit us, went up in the air, crashed down next to the left side of our vehicle which broke it’s axle, and came to rest with the right front wheel laying horizontal on the pavement.

TAKEAWAY TRUTH

Nietsche may have been a Nihilist, but I do agree with one thing he said. “That which doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger.” 

Thanks be to God.

Joan Reeves aka SlingWords: The Word Slinging Adventures of Joan Reeves