Running on Empty
Have you ever been out and about, running errands, picking up kids, going here, going there and suddenly you notice the warning light on your gas gauge. How long has that been on?? Did it just turn on? Do I have 40 miles worth of gas in my tank? Has it been on all day and I am just now noticing it?? Visions of myself standing on the side of the road, helpless and alone, flash through my mind. "Lord, please get me to the nearest gas station!" I live in rural Indiana. There are some places I go fairly regularly, where the nearest gas station is a 15 minute drive minimum...that's if it's before 9pm. And if you happen to need diesel fuel, you could be even further from the nearest station. This happened to me a few days ago. My husband, youngest son and one of his friends were with me when I looked down and the information panel read "LOW RANGE." Usually, I can push the button and it will change to "40 MILES," telling me how far until empty. But...