Saturday, March 17, 2012

Flexible Saturday

Best laid plans don't always work out. There are times when you just have to change your plans to fit what is possible. I so wanted to be at the wedding of my sweet friend Nicole today. To make that happen, I cancelled my trip to Arizona for another wedding and headed off for a 4 1/2 hour drive this morning at 6am. When Mom, Lissa and I arrived in Clovis at the hotel to get ready, I went online to get final directions to the nuptials. After spending a bit trying to find my way I finally conceded and pestered the bride. Unfortunately, through miscommunication, we were an hour and a half past the small country church. With little time to get back and a hotel already nested and paid for I had to give up.

Did I desperately want to be there to support and share in this special day? Of course. After a tough week at work was I physically able to drive another 3 hours before returning home tomorrow? No. Tomorrow we need to be back home in time for Cameron's sermon by 10:30. So I texted Nicole, apologized and headed for the hot tub.

So a cancelled trip, 9 hour drive resulted in a day of rest, hot tubbing, and enjoying my mom and granddaughter. A wedding would have been nice but though that was the plan for today it was not what was possible today. I am grateful for the nap and companionship that are my Saturday. The facebook pictures will allow me to be a part of the joy of Nicole's day and I will try to catch up with her soon to give her the gift and hug I planned to share with her today.

In Him,
Joyful
3-17-12

2 comments:

  1. Sometimes things hapen for a reason; you may have just needed to stop running and stop the hustle bustle and just be....just be! and that's okay.
    Take good care of yourself...

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  2. It has been an unexpected day of rest and enjoyable visiting with my mom and granddaughter. I know Nicole will understand. Thanks Tracy.

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