How to Get Out of Kentucky
Have you ever felt completely helpless and at the mercy of someone else? Doesn’t feel very comfortable, does it? Do you stress out about the situation in which you have no control? If not, how do you handle it?
Recently, I found myself in that situation. On the way home from our family vacation at Disney World, our SUV’s water pump decided to go out when we were two and a half hours from home, despite a complete maintenance check-up and accompanying repairs before we left. Peace of mind and no worries were the main goals on our fun-filled road trip, but our vehicle had another plan.
When the “check gauges” light came on, we pulled off at the next exit, which was Elizabethtown, KY. Fortunately, there were restaurants, gas stations, and hotels here. With my husband having to return to work later in the evening, my sister drove the distance to pick him and my daughter up to take them back home. I stayed behind to get our SUV repaired at the local Chevy dealership. So, I checked into the Comfort Inn and went across the street for supper.
Now, I could be ecstatic to have a night all to myself where I was queen of the remote or could just have quiet time. But, I must admit that I was a little uncomfortable at a hotel in an unfamiliar town, where I had to make arrangements for our vehicle to get fixed the next morning. When I usually stay at a hotel by myself, it’s for a speaking gig the next day, and I already had it planned. However, I was a little out of my comfort zone this time, not knowing if the dealership would be able to fix our car the next day and I would have to stay another night.
My alarm clock rang the next day at 7:30 AM, and I immediately called Herb Jones Chevy Dealership in Elizabethtown, KY, to get my vehicle scheduled for repairs. They were great in identifying my urgency and got the SUV in right away. I was excited that I would be home for supper! The Comfort Inn in Elizabethtown even let me stay in my room past checkout since I didn’t have anyplace to go. The people in Elizabethtown were very nice and accommodating to a stranger who was stranded in their town for a short while.
Though I felt helpless in an unfamiliar town for a short period of time, I could have reacted by panicking that I was alone, tossing and turning all night, or I could have just embraced that there was nothing that I could do until I called the dealership in the morning and put the situation in God's hands. And that’s exactly what I did. I crawled into bed early, watched a great show on TV, and relaxed. For those of you who have children, you can understand when I say that I cherished the quiet time. What was the point for me to worry and be upset? None. I’ve learned to let things go that I can’t control when adversity is knocking at my door, and life seems much better.
So I ask, how would you have handled a situation like this? I’d love to hear from you with other tips or ideas that you would like to share.
Recently, I found myself in that situation. On the way home from our family vacation at Disney World, our SUV’s water pump decided to go out when we were two and a half hours from home, despite a complete maintenance check-up and accompanying repairs before we left. Peace of mind and no worries were the main goals on our fun-filled road trip, but our vehicle had another plan.
When the “check gauges” light came on, we pulled off at the next exit, which was Elizabethtown, KY. Fortunately, there were restaurants, gas stations, and hotels here. With my husband having to return to work later in the evening, my sister drove the distance to pick him and my daughter up to take them back home. I stayed behind to get our SUV repaired at the local Chevy dealership. So, I checked into the Comfort Inn and went across the street for supper.
Now, I could be ecstatic to have a night all to myself where I was queen of the remote or could just have quiet time. But, I must admit that I was a little uncomfortable at a hotel in an unfamiliar town, where I had to make arrangements for our vehicle to get fixed the next morning. When I usually stay at a hotel by myself, it’s for a speaking gig the next day, and I already had it planned. However, I was a little out of my comfort zone this time, not knowing if the dealership would be able to fix our car the next day and I would have to stay another night.
My alarm clock rang the next day at 7:30 AM, and I immediately called Herb Jones Chevy Dealership in Elizabethtown, KY, to get my vehicle scheduled for repairs. They were great in identifying my urgency and got the SUV in right away. I was excited that I would be home for supper! The Comfort Inn in Elizabethtown even let me stay in my room past checkout since I didn’t have anyplace to go. The people in Elizabethtown were very nice and accommodating to a stranger who was stranded in their town for a short while.
Though I felt helpless in an unfamiliar town for a short period of time, I could have reacted by panicking that I was alone, tossing and turning all night, or I could have just embraced that there was nothing that I could do until I called the dealership in the morning and put the situation in God's hands. And that’s exactly what I did. I crawled into bed early, watched a great show on TV, and relaxed. For those of you who have children, you can understand when I say that I cherished the quiet time. What was the point for me to worry and be upset? None. I’ve learned to let things go that I can’t control when adversity is knocking at my door, and life seems much better.
So I ask, how would you have handled a situation like this? I’d love to hear from you with other tips or ideas that you would like to share.
Posted by Darcy Keith at 6/22/2011 6:09 PM 
Categories: Self Improvement, motivation, inspiration, Education
Tags: Darcy Keith How to get out of Kentucky car trouble Elizabethtown KY inspirational speaker Comfort In
Categories: Self Improvement, motivation, inspiration, Education
Tags: Darcy Keith How to get out of Kentucky car trouble Elizabethtown KY inspirational speaker Comfort In
Comments