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Morning Mishap

My early morning began as normal as could be,
but soon,while driving the freeway on my way to work,
my car stalled. Then, in center of an apex, my car died.
I had no choice but to leave it there and gather my things.
I had to hurry or I would miss my morning flight.
Cars were slowly passing in the crowded rush hour traffic,
and there I was on foot, dragging my suitcase behind me.
There were car loads of guys offering me a ride, whistling, 
whooping, and calling out to me from inside their cars.
I was in my stewardess attire and simply mortified.
I didn't feel safe getting into a car filled with guys.
I walked for some time, ignoring them, praying for a miracle. 
Soon after a nice fellow, alone in a pick up truck,
asked if I needed a ride and I gratefully said yes.
He pulled off to the emergency lane and put my
suitcase in the back of his truck as I slipped into his cab.
I had no cash on me to call a taxi, so this kind stranger not
only gave me a lift but cashed a personal twenty dollar check!
He dropped me at a filling station when his exit came.
I expressed my gratitude and blessed him as he pulled away.
I know this angel in disguise was an answer to my prayers.
I arrived at the airport just in time to catch my flight. Amen!

© Connie Marcum Wong

*Not for the Contest because I did it all wrong. My mistake for not reading the directions correctly. Sorry Sara!

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Manmath Dalei

Date: 4/4/2016 4:00:00 AM

This is happening with soft n kind persons. I do hope u r having a kind heart.Very nice creation......hugs

Timothy Hicks

Date: 3/24/2016 1:51:00 AM

And after all that ordeal, there's that unexpected Good Samaritan, willing to lend a hand. Glad that it all worked out in the end! Our everyday routine can seem so mundane at times ... but then there are those rare moments that feel like something out of movie. Nice that you penned it all down for sentimentality's mistake. I would almost think this would be Unexpected Good Fortune rather than Mishap though ... that's just me!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/11/2016 11:41:00 PM

Well, it is never a good thing to be late for a trip as they only allow you to miss three before you are fired. That is three in your entire career! So not only was I beginning my day hot and covered in fumes from cars on the freeway, embarrassed pulling my bag behind me, but I was freaking out that I would miss my flight. Thanks :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/23/2016 3:55:00 PM

connie, what an experience you had! I have had similar things happen to me, several times and was fortunate always to get an angel coming to my rescue. Sadly, today we would not even be able to accept a ride from an old man in a truck since he could very well be a serial killer. WE just can't guess what anybody really is these days. I sure enjoyed this one.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/11/2016 11:43:00 PM

I had no choice but to take a chance or I would have missed my flight. It was too late to call in and tell them to get someone else. They would have gone out short which makes the flight horrible for the passengers and the flight attendants both. Thanks :)

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 3/21/2016 9:41:00 PM

Hello Connie ... really enjoyed your tale Connie. Out of anxiety and frustration there is a happy ending - Lindsay

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/20/2016 4:31:00 PM

Sounds pretty harsh. Only three misses and your fired, that's horrible.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/21/2016 2:50:00 AM

It was very nerve wracking when there was a traffic accident so I always had to leave early. A real challenge for someone like me who is not all that punctual! Lol. ; )

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/20/2016 3:36:00 PM

I thought only s guys didn't rad directions. Either way you got a very nice story out of the theme.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/20/2016 3:54:00 PM

I get busy and just read it wrong. My own fault. Thanks a lot Richard. I don't think my kids know about this, so one day when I am gone they can have a story to entertain them. The worst thing about this is the strict rules of the airline. If you miss three trips in your entire career you are fired. That was behind the urgency of making it to the airplane in time. I missed one flight that was my fault, in 34 years. ; )

Daver Austin

Date: 3/20/2016 11:38:00 AM

This might have been a spiritual master in working clothes. I understand they work in mysterious ways. Anywho, he found a very deserving, sweet lady to favor. When I was a kid going swimming at a park several miles from my house I was using my thumb to get a ride. A cop car pulled up and they gave me a ride. Days have probably changed over these 70 plus years. Love to you, daver

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/20/2016 6:14:00 AM

- Bad start into the day, but ended well ...... stressful morning, Connie :) - Great written - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Daniel Turner

Date: 3/19/2016 9:40:00 PM

Pretty brave lady! I'm glad there are still nice people out there. Love the happy ending! Peace my friend:) Good things happen to good people , too!

Tom Quigley

Date: 3/19/2016 8:43:00 PM

Reminds me of the joke where the guy stuck on his roof in the flood asks God for help, but turns down the boat and helicopter...but you didn't!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/20/2016 2:58:00 AM

Yep, I remember that story my mom used to tell, only in her version the drowning man was asking the Lord for help and a log floated by and then he said never mind Lord this log just saved me. Thank you Tom. ; )