Black Friday

I wasn't going.  Nope.  Hunkered down at my computer to while away the hours.  Tired.  Ready for rest.  But, some little  part of me....felt like I should. Like it was practically irresponsible to let it simply go by.  But, I pushed the guilt aside and began to write.  But then, someone else needed me to pick something up at wally world.  So, I agreed immediately.  Hesitating only long enough to wash my face and put on shoes......I was out the door.  Just for a quick pick up.  Sure.  I got what I needed.  Got something else too.  And then, the call came from my son regarding the computer he was looking for.  And, could I "just look" for him.  So, Wally World, Best Buy, Target, Radio Shack....with a very quick interlude at Hobby Lobby.  That was my not doing Black Friday day!!  And, it was fun.  It was good.  A little more overwhelming than one would think, but very good.  Son has laptop.  Friend has a gift.  I have my sanity.  And, I still enjoyed my day.
All of that to explain how my plans are never the way things actually happen.  Well, maybe occasionally.  But not usually.  And a good thing about me is that I adapt and am flexible.  I am able to enjoy another thing as much as what I planned.  Usually.  I think that it's important to realize that life doesn't always fall smoothly.  It's not always what I want or desire.  Or thought I wanted.  But, just because I didn't realize it, doesn't mean that something that I didn't think of can't be just as good...or better.
Today there are two very happy teens in the world.  And all it took was a few hours and a few lines.  I gave lots of smiles and thank yous.  It was worth it.
I need to remember that about all parts of my life.  That many things can make me happy.  Don't stubbornly hold onto my ideal.
grace to you.