Being thankful for Roadside Assistance

Do you have roadside assist or NRMA membership for your car or bike?  You know those helpful people who come & save you when you break down on the side of the road.  Or are you the kind of person who pulls over and offers a hand to those on the side of the road with the subconscious hope that one day when you’re on the side of the road a Good Samaritan will help you?

This week I found myself at the funeral of a friend and mentor who at 46 was taken from the earth far too soon.  Tracey was an AMAZING woman who came into my life under the radar.  We weren’t the sort of friends who caught up for lunch every week or even the sort who remembered each other’s birthdays, However just like the guy from the NRMA she always appeared in my life exactly when I needed her.  And true to form, her funeral was no exception

During the funeral, guests were invited to the microphone to say a few words or share a story.  Whilst I sat listening to others speak, I had absolutely no intention of getting up.  But all of a sudden I found myself standing in front of the mic, after a few lines to explain how I knew her, I expressed that Tracey had been and still was an amazing mentor and I felt the need to say “Thanks Mate”

Afterwards I got to thinking about all the roadside assistance I have received in my life, but even more importantly it got me thinking about how I acknowledge those people who have given their time and stopped to offer a hand.

·         Have you said thanks to your mentor lately? Or have you just dumped your problem on them and run away after they help you solve it?

·         Have you said thanks to the slow driver who makes your hour long journey 2 minutes longer, but inadvertently helps you avoid a road accident of your own?

·         Have you acknowledged that your incredible husband was instrumental in making your dream come true because he actually brought you a Purple Heritage Softail for your 30^th birthday?

Your task this fortnight, think about those people who have helped you get where you are today, but most importantly, take the time to say thank you.

Enjoy the ride, PJ