Like most days it seems like no matter what I have planned, things will change. Saturday is a fine example. We got up, and Catie and I were supposed to go to breakfast and then she would get the blankets and comforters washed while I went on a long bike ride. Hey, two thumbs up, sounds pretty good to me.
Well, our youngest son needs to go to work. So we hold back a bit, take him with us so that we can take him straight to work. Slight delay, but still no problem. The day is young, right?
"Oh yeah, I need to help my niece with some shopping, it'll be quick,then we can get started" was what I heard. I have learned that there is never such thing as "shopping real quick". Hmm....
While we are shopping, we learn that our grandson's birthday was that day. Shoot, I thougth it was Sunday. OK, frantic gift-finding spree for the grandson. Then we head on out to grandson's birthday party. I was a bit antsy at this point about not getting the ride in that I had planned but this is more important - I have only seen him two or three times in the past year.
Time to get our youngest from work. Oops, there's a delay. He can't leave right away. Not a problem, we walk across the parking lot and get ice cream for everyone. Yeah, I know, not like we didn't have ice cream at the grandson's birthday party but.... these things happen.
Take son home. Oh look, now it's time to get on the motorcycles to welcome home the Honor Flight with our Leatherneck Nation friends. So at least some time on two wheels.If you don't know much about the Honor Flight, The Honor Flight Network provides World War II and terminally ill veterans FREE trip to Washington D.C. to visit and reflect on their memorials. It is always worth it to welcome these veterans back home from their brief trip.
And then... day is done.
Got the long training ride in Sunday. And if, by not riding Saturday, that I give up the difference between 3rd and 23rd place, so be it. Some days you have to be flexible and not be so annoyed if it doesn't go your way - a lesson it's taking me a long time to learn.
A hard lesson for all of us to learn, but the tone of your blog makes me think you were like a duck letting the water roll off your back. You rolled with the punches and stayed calm. Good on you! I need to let go of my 'schedule' and learn to bounce back when unexpected delays rear their head. You were blessed with time with your grandson, James' son, and there's not much better than that!
ReplyDeleteI'm so delighted for you that you are putting your plan into action. This is an amazing thing you are attempting and we both know that James' is loving it (especially how had it is!).
Great job, friend!!
We make plans; the Universe laughs.
ReplyDeleteSounds to me like you lived life to the fullest on Saturday. I think that's the only thing that matters.