My First Tire Blow-OUT!!

This morning on the way to school, I experienced my first tire blow-out. I knew smething was wrong the night before on my way home from church. I checked the tire and it didn`t look like it was going flat. On my way down the road, the next morning the flapping noise got louder and louder. The next thing I know, the tire blew loud. I did not hit anyone and everything seemed fine. I was about 300 yards from the church and was hoping to make it there. I called the mechanic of the church, Gaston, and he arrived 45 min. later. You are probably asking, "Didn't her father ever teach her how to change a tire?" The answer is YES! There are several reasons why I did not do it. I was wearing a skirt, the ground was full of dirt and sand, men here do not allow a woman to do it (I`ve never seen a woman change a tire here), and I have never changed a tire as big as a 4x4 before. While I was waiting, I had several men wanting to help, but I informed them that another man was coming. I did not take pictures of Gaston and my flat tire, because there were too many people walking along the side of the road. It is not safe to take pictures here. Although I was able to take a picture of it in the back of the jeep. I thank the Lord for His protection! He will never leave us nor forsake us!