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| Imagine the anxiety after seeing these icons coming out of your dashboard. |
A lesson in change: when plans go awry, everything can still turn out okay.
Yesterday started like any other Saturday. I went to my Saturday school in the morning and, on the way home, decided to stop for some groceries. I took my time; carefully checking the quality, comparing prices, and just enjoying the small rhythm of a normal weekend errand. I was looking forward to a calm night.
But life had different plans.
After parking at home, I got a text from a family member asking me to pick up something I’d forgotten. So, back into the car I went, off to the supermarket. It was a quick trip, I found what I needed and headed back to the car, ready to finally go home.
But when I turned the key, the engine didn’t start.
Just a clicking sound.
I paused, confused, and tried again. Still nothing, only that clicking, and suddenly all the icons on the dashboard began flashing. That’s when the anxiety hit me like a wave. I was panicking. I didn’t know what was happening. It was almost 9 p.m., and I was alone, tired, and unsure of what to do.
I tried calling my mechanic. No answer. I realized, of course, that most car shops would be closed by now. I have insurance, but couldn’t remember if road service was included. I felt dizzy. Scared. Overwhelmed.
I called someone I trusted, but even then, there didn’t seem to be much we could do at that hour. And honestly, I didn’t want to risk causing any more damage. So I walked back inside the store and asked the staff if I could leave my car overnight. Thankfully, they were kind and understanding. The store was open 24 hours, and one staff member even promised to keep an eye on the car for me.
I took a taxi home.
That night, instead of relaxing, I tossed and turned, thinking about what could be wrong with my car. I imagined worst-case scenarios. My peaceful Saturday had spiraled into something completely unexpected.
The next morning, I called my insurance provider and mechanic. To my relief, my insurance covered road service and a few helpful extras I hadn’t realized were included. Within minutes, a service person met me at the parking lot, I signed a few documents, and they took care of everything. I went back home and waited for my mechanic to call.
About two hours later, the phone rang.
“Everything’s okay,” he said.
“It was just the battery—it needed a quick jump. Nothing major.”
I let out the biggest sigh of relief. My car was fine. My weekend wasn’t ruined. And suddenly, I could breathe again.
So here I am now, sitting in a café, writing this blog post and feeling incredibly grateful. Things don’t always go the way we plan. And sometimes, in the middle of the flashing lights and panic, it feels like we’re stuck. But eventually, things settle. The problem gets fixed. The moment passes. The calm returns.
There’s always a rainbow after the storm.
You just have to trust that even when situations get tough, everything’s going to be okay.
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