Almost made it through the first leg of our journey. Sorry about not posting more, we tore up about 700 miles of asphalt on no cash and the kindness of strangers. Time for some Wednesday Wisdom. Do a kindness for a stranger everyday, please. Just one might change someone's life in ways you can't even imagine. Having said that, also be aware that others who do not share in this value are sometimes quick to be self righteous in what they perceive is going on. Case in point: were sitting in a rest area in North Carolina minding our own; the stuck sign is out, but we haven't approached anyone, in fact, we haven't even left our vehicle. We noticed a hipster couple drive up having car problems. Now, we don't have any money, but FiX does have a fair bit of car knowledge. Long story short, the wife or girlfriend and I shared a conversation while the guys worked on the car. They were going to a wedding, had been on the road since 2:30 am that morning, ect. ect. Long story short, Fix gave them an on-the-road solution, directions to the nearest truck stop with a mechanic available, and made sure that they could make it there. They were, obviously, delighted, because it was going to be an easy fix, they could still make good time and make it to the wedding. Being generous and grateful, they insisted we take a little gas money, of which, was VERRY needed. I was just headed into the restroom, before heading onto the road again because now all of our needs were taken care of and we are not greedy people, when FiX was flagged down by an attendant and a very rude middle aged white woman. They said we had to go, which was the plan in the first place, but then the woman took it upon herself to whip out her cellphone, take pictures of our licence plate, and let us know that she had informed the highway patrol that we were panhandling. Thanks, momjeans. First of all, know your laws, we had not approached or asked anyone for money, Second, helping fix a car is not against the law, especially since we would have done it for free, it's just good karma. So, take it from us, dont try to police the world, mind your own. No good deed goes unpunished, but for us,the feeling of helping someone was well worth it, and the thought of the officer who received that call had a funny story to tell at home that day. We think it goes a lil something like this...
Officer: whats the problem ma'am?
Momjeans: These people are panhandling.
Officer: did they approach you and ask you for money?
Momjeans: no, they fixed someone else's car and then drove away...
Officer: Ma'am, what exactly do you think I should do?
The moral of the story is "look at life and laugh but don't be a fool".
Be kind to all you meet on the road
-Mr. FiX & Lady DyMe
The moral of the story is "look at life and laugh but don't be a fool".
Be kind to all you meet on the road
-Mr. FiX & Lady DyMe
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