I want to share a story which might inspire some of you not to follow my example. I had just finished a full day of work on Saturday and was just starting my drive home when I decided to stop at my favorite and cheapest place for gas. Charis was sleeping, and as I was staying with the car and not going in I thought I would just leave her be. This would have been fine except that after pumping the gas, I decided to place my keys on the seat in the car while washing the window. I did have a small inner voice that said, "This may not be a wise thing as your car likes to lock randomly." However, I continued blindly ahead thinking that all of the doors were unlocked and surely... As I placed the washer in its assigned location after finishing a 30 sec. ordeal, the car locked right before I reached for the door handle. 45 minutes later along with a soaking wet baby due to tears and perspiration, the locksmith finally arrived and opened the doors. I felt sooooo horrible!!! Two things learned... Do not trust your car to behave in a rational manner, and listen to that inner urge. :) Thankfully, it was not an overly warm day, and other than hurt feelings because "Mummy" would not pick her up, Charis is fine.
Side note: I am not entirely sure that babies should not get somewhat of a choice in the whole birthing matter. Some parents... :)
I was somewhat soothed by the following sunset that urged me to the side of the road:
How can one wonder if there is a God when they see such a glorious creation! Every time it is different and every time just as marvelous and enjoyable.
6 comments:
Once again, soooo glad she is okay. Aren't you glad she will never even remember it?
BTW, I totally do not get the side note! ???
Katie!! That sounds miserable. I am a fanatic about car keys IN HAND when not in the car. Poor you anad poor Charis!
I don't get the side note either!
I'm sorry hon. Not a fun trip for you though the sunset is beautiful. I believe I understand your side note and don't be silly. :)
yikes! scary. I'm so glad you were both not TOO traumatized. Does your car do some sort of auto lock or something? And, what a wonderful thing to have God's creation soothe your soul on the way home!
You think some babies might wish to pick their parents? ;)
Yes Jen, that is what I was intending. After all, what baby would pick a parent that locks them in the car for 45 min. and just looks at them while they scream. :( :)
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