Mondays Are Rarely Boring

The Husband got right on that bent rim first thing this morning.   Dealer cost to replace $545.  Finally found a matching wheel out at a car recycling place. Rough cost $250.  We were ready to pay and load it up for mounting the tire when the employee says, you know you can fix that instead of replacing it.  Really?  Fix it?

We follow the kind young man into the store while he calls a neighboring business for a fix estimate. Gives us the address and we're on our way.  Yes, they say, we think we can.  We won't know for sure till we get into it, it'll take about 2 days.  If fixable $75.  If not, no charge.  Really?

We are pretty much speechless.  That guy had a sale in hand.  $250 for his company.  And he did something pretty much unheard of - at least to us. He offers to save us some money.  A kind-hearted soul with enough integrity to do the really right thing.  We will for sure recommend this company to whoever will listen.  A sweet unexpected blessing.

The lawn is again mowed.  Our mailbox is intact.  Y-e-s!

I've seen lots of strange left-behind things on the trail.  This morning's walk yielded this pair of boots. I didn't touch them, this is just the way they looked, as though someone simply took them off and set them aside for later.

I'm grateful today for blessings that come our way.  We always hope for them, but never take them for granted.  Each blessing warms our heart.  We are truly grateful.