Friday, November 14, 2008

A Pleasant Surprise



Mike lost his wallet Monday. We've backtracked, searched the house, the car, parking lots . . . nothing. So after getting over the initial shock of "My wallet is gone!", we had to get the license replaced. Mind you, he hasn't had his license for one month yet. Back to the DMV. Not somewhere we had planned to return to so quickly. But this time the pressure is off. No testing, just go get the license reissued. We went on Wednesday. Since they were closed on Tuesday for Veteran's Day, the lines were longer than usual, and Zach was making it known that he didn't want to be there. But God is good. We got in line, and an employee notices Mike on his crutches. So she says "Here, take this ticket, and go to the front of the line. Your number will be called VERY soon." It was! Apparently there is a priority system in place for senior citizens, and the disabled. And on Wednesday, Mike qualified. It took a total of 10 minutes to get through all the lines and have his license reissued.
Replacing the wallet and the license was easy. The money is probably gone for good. I'm sure he won't be carrying all his money in his wallet from now on. Lesson learned. As for the "points cards" from various stores Mike goes to, well they're gone with the cash.
This is the second time Mike has lost his wallet. I'm thinking of one of those wallet chains. Tacky? Maybe. But for him, practical.

4 comments:

Debbie said...

That is so great you got through there so fast!! I am sorry he lost his wallet, that is a horrible feeling.

Nancy M. said...

Came by to visit your blog through
Ladies of Grace. It is very nice.
Enjoyed your everyday blessings of lifes lessons. Take care. mrs. m.

Kris's Korner said...

I'm thankful Mike was able to get his wallet redone. What a blessing.

Kim said...

Sorry to hear about the lost wallet, I can't begin to tell you how many times I lost my state id~ enough to lose count. Happy to hear it got replaced so quickly. take care.