Yesterday I definitely had a bad case of the Mondays. Aside from the amazing Florida weather, it was far from amazing. It all started when I woke up feeling like my head was going to explode. I don't know what it is about being out here, but I wake up with the worlds worst headache almost daily. I decided to push through it and go to the Y for the dreaded Jen's class. I absolutely love her, but her class KILLS ME. I hurried got ready, fed lex, got her ready and headed out. We got there to find out we were half an hour early... There was no way I could leave lex in the kid zone for two hours! I decided to just run on the treadmill and hit the first part of her class. After grabbing lex and getting in the car we were on our way to get my oil changed. FINALLY!
I figured we'd be there about an hour, and than we'd head home... Well that hour turned into an hour and a half... We walked around, grabbed some lunch and headed back to get the car. Well, one of the mechanics came out and insisted on showing me something. Those words are NEVER good. I walked out there to see a HUGE bulge in my tire. That could only mean one thing, my tire head completely separated and was about ready to burst. Wow, I definitely had been blessed, who knows how long that was there. They told me I would need to get a new tire, possibly two. As most of you know I'm moving back to Utah and have a wedding to pay for. I was in tears. I got a feeling that I needed to call Les Schwabb, my amazing tire guys back home. I called them and they told me my tire was under warranty. They suggested I just get a used one for now, and they'd hook me up when I got home. Wow another tender mercy.
I walked in and told the guys at the shop that's what I was going to do. Of course they didn't have a used tire so I would have to go on a wild goose hunt to find one. I called some random shop, they never called me back. I than decided out of all the other shops to call Discount Tire. I shared my story, explained I just wanted to get back to Utah and didn't have much to spend. They had one in my size!! Yippee. They told me he'd hold it, and even check me in, so as soon as I got there they could get me in ( even though they shouldn't ). The dreaded question came, how much? He paused and said with labor and the tire I will charge you... drum roll please..... 38 bucks!!!!! My Heavenly Father definitely was looking out for me. After getting on the wrong freeway I finally found it. Got my car in, and out and made it home. Things seemed to be looking up for me until I shattered a bowl everywhere.
Oh how happy I was to finally lay my head on my pillow. After writing this crazy long post I was able to reflect on all that happened yesterday. I had every right to completely loose it. I could have been upset and just let it completely ruin my whole week. I chose not too. I believe it was a test. Every aspect of Monday tested all the patience I had. As I stayed calm, I received guidance from the Holy Ghost. I am here to testify as we take time to step away from the noise of the world we will be directed in a way fit best for us. Often times I get caught up in the moment and just react. Ask Brody. I do not do well with stress. Yesterday, for some reason I decided to find the positive in each thing thrown my way. It was simply amazing to see what my Father in Heaven did for me as I took time to listen intently. He lives. He will guide and direct us through lives difficult times. Even something as silly as finding a used tire. I hope that we can all take our Monday's and turn them into a positive experience. Remember to keep your Savior in your life each day. It's amazing how your day will be positively affected.
Love always,
K
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