We spent a spectacular day up at our little cabin in the mountains and prepared to come home. Along the way, down the mountain, we discovered we no longer had any brakes! We coasted to the side of the road and, thankfully, landed next to a construction spot on the mountain highway. As I explained to the girls, who were in the bed of the truck, what was happening...Garrett crossed the highway to find some help. Upon discovering that our brake line had been CUT I looked back to find all the girls with their heads bowed, offering a prayer for help.
A few moments later we found out that the construction crew's mechanic was on site. We located him and he offered us a quick fix (sticking a SCREW threw the hole in our brake line). Our next feat was to find some brake fluid so we could be on our way. We waited for a few passing cars/trucks to see if they had any on hand and finally got 1/2 of a bottle.
We headed out on our journey down the mountain, at a snail's pace, but the brakes still weren't grabbing. Garrett pulled the truck over once again and asked if any of us had to PEE. It was then MY job to collect everyone's urine so we could use it as BRAKE FLUID!! The girls had a little trouble performing under such pressure but everyone (almost) was able to contribute. What a memory! HA.
From this point Garrett had to "bleed" the line, and borrow some tools from a passer-by-er. I had to figure out how to entertain 4 kids whom were restless, thirsty, tired, hungry and bored; so I gave them all make-overs and we played beauty shop! Now everything seemed to be okay. Now, all 6 of us are CRAMMED into the cab of the truck as we creep down the mountain. At any moment this "quick fix" could come busting out of the plugged hole and we could become an unstoppable, red, clown-TRUCK full of kids and a pregnant wife, speeding to our deaths...but we hold fast and hang onto our faith. I am HAPPY to say we made it home safe and sound...with many memories that will NEVER be forgotten.
13 comments:
Holy Cow!! You have some craaaaazy things going on down there! I can't believe you made it ok! I wonder who would cut your brakes??!! How awful!
HOLY COW! I am so glad you guys are okay. What a miracle!!!
What a story! I am so glad you made it home safe. And I never knew you could use other liquids, readily available, as brake fluid... who would have thought?
oh wow! you guys have had some serious bad luck with cars these days! that is so scary!
That's crazy! It's always an adventure when you guys head up to the mountains.
That story gave me the chills. Little kids are just so sweet and have the spirit with them. I am glad things turned out okay but am curious how the brake line got cut?????
I should have included this in my post. The brake line was cut on a very sharp rock while crossing the river. We were out on our ranch and no one is around so it wasn't any foul play.
Wow, you have some crazy stories, BJ! It seems like not long ago you were in a weird car accident... so glad you are all ok!
Is this your new truck? I hope the brake line is easily fixed. Talk about trauma! Prayers are seriously the best, especially when offered by such sweet precious darling children as yours. Talk about counting your blessings! Name them one by one, over and over again!
Aunt Flora, No, it was not our new truck. We've had this truck for over a decade. It is our "mountain" truck.
Wow, how scary!! I am so glad that you made it okay, what a blessing! Definitely a memory you will never forget.
What an adventure!! I have never heard of the "peeing" remedy as brake fluid! Could you have used water instead? Just curious!
Wow...your life has way too much adventure! I'm so glad you made it home safe. Prayer is powerful...oh, and Garrett is a HERO!
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