Everyone knows Murphy's Law: "Anything that can go wrong will go wrong," but it is wives of men who travel or are deployed who best know Mrs. Murphy's Law: "Anything that can go wrong will go wrong when Mr. Murphy is away."
Of course, though, things are bound to go wrong and one of the most challenging examples is something on the car breaks.
The stereotype is for a woman to wait for her man to come home to help fix the problem, but women whose husbands are not available, or who just want to be independent, can learn to fix these problems themselves.
Developing a good relationship with a good auto parts store can make all the difference.
If something on your car breaks, or a light comes on, visit a shop near you and ask for help. People in these stores are usually friendly and are almost always very knowledgeable and eager to help.
Relationships are an important key in many situations. Whether you need help replacing an old windshield wiper or want to know the right oil to replace the oil in your car, the guys in auto parts stores are a plethora of knowledge. I've found them to be incredibly helpful and by going back to the same helpful store each time, I establish a friendly relationship and am more apt to get more help with my task, something for which I am very grateful.
By fixing things around the house and maintaining my car, I show my kids I can do these things and keep the house running smoothly for them even when their Dad is away for long periods. Kids need to feel safe and certain that life will continue as they know it. By being a strong adult, capable of taking care of anything that comes my way, I help my boys feel secure in our home and our life.
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