BRING ON THE LEMONS!

Never and I do mean, never, ever reach for anything while driving your car! Sound advice, you’d think, but did I heed its warning? No!! Instead I started sucking on lemons the moment my tires hit the curb. I was more embarrassed because it wasn’t really anything important and I don’t usually become that caught off guard.

Well, I knew I was going to be late for work so pulled my car over, called the appropriate people (my boss, a friend to pick me up, my husband and then AAA -- all in that order) and waited. When I found out that I had to wait with the vehicle in order for the auto club to send out the tow truck, I could feel my lips purse up.

My friend came, comforted me and went on her merry way. It was at that moment I had a choice. This had turned into a sour experience, no doubt. But I decided I could turn this bitter taste into something sweet with a little bit of perspective and a whole lot of laughter. Thus, I was intent on making lemonade. Well, the morning took a wondrous turn as I poked fun and bantered with the tow guy. He, in turn, directed me to a hidden tire shop in my general neighborhood. There I didn’t have to wait two hours to be serviced as I initially was told. And I ended up sharing my creative concoction with the tire shop manager who laughed with me about his crazy day. We ended up being very thankful for health and of all things, eyesight. I drove to work feeling blessed and refreshed. And I even had the opportunity to share my “lemonade” experience with a co-worker.

The moral - When life hands you lemons, turn the experience into lemonade. Your choice just might turn a sour experience into something sweet. Bring on the lemons!