On my way in to work this morning, driving my usual route through Bush Intercontinental Airport, a tow truck flew past me, obviously on a mission.  My first thought was that there must be an accident up ahead.  My second thought…is this going to slow me down and keep me from getting to work on time?! Oh, I hope NOT! 

As the tow truck reached a fork in the road, just ahead of me, he exited onto the side road as I continued on.  I must admit that I let out a sigh of relief as I thought this surely meant this wouldn’t slow down my morning commute. Continuing on, I watched as another tow truck frantically cut across the grassy median to try to get to the ones in need first, only to fall in behind the tow truck that had whizzed past me.  As I drove by, my view of the apparent emergency was obstructed, but I could see the flashing lights of a third tow truck that had actually “won the race”, so to speak. 

Continuing on my hurried trek to the office, I thought about what I had just witnessed…someone obviously in need of assistance, to what degree...I could not see, but none the less, someone in need. Again, I was very thankful that I was not the one needing their services and said a quick prayer for whoever this may have been, then continued on my way.

Watching the clock as I hurried on to my destination, I realized just how often I rush by the ones in need around me.  It is so easy to say a “quick prayer”, as I forge on ahead and scurry by.

I know that those tow trucks probably weren’t doing this out of the kindness of their hearts.   This is what they do to make a living and I understand that.  But this scene certainly did speak to me this morning.  Looking on as each truck rushed to the aid of someone they most likely did not even know, striving to be first to bring much needed assistance, I was reminded of how many people I certainly pass daily, who could use some “attention.”  Their need may seem insurmountable at the moment or possibly just a smile and a kind word is all it would take to bring them much needed comfort. 

During this holiday season and the weeks and months to follow, I do hope and pray that I’ll be reminded of the urgency in which these tow trucks rushed to assist someone in need and hopefully I will attempt to do the same.  Thank goodness no lights flashing and no driving across grassy medians will be needed…but rather just a few extra minutes of my time and some kind words or deeds….

When I do give this a try, I have a sneaking suspicion that I’m going to be the one who is truly blessed…….. 

December 17, 2014