All I can say about these days of mine, is that they sure are interesting. Life is pretty cool for me right now, and I find it so amazing to observe it, which is also why I like to write about it. There are so many things that I want to write about though, that sometimes I spend more time trying to figure out which thing to pick for the day, than I actually take to write.
So here’s what I found most interesting today (among some close seconds)…
Today was sort of planned for me. I would go to my office job, go home afterwards and get my uncle some dinner, and then go with my daughter to pick up her wedding dress. It would be a fun day, but I also very much looked forward to the hours after all that was done so as to be able to come home and lay on the couch. I get so little time for that these days!
Well, first I was pleasantly surprised to be able to have lunch with my daughter. We had good conversation and I was very happy to spend the time with her. I looked forward to seeing her later in the day as well, and even though she was starting to complain about a headache, I fully expected to see her a few hours later.
As I wrapped up my day at the office, my daughter called to say her headache got worse, and that she wanted to reschedule her dress appointment until next week. I was initially disappointed for her because she had seemed so excited earlier, but did end up sensing she was fine with her decision to postpone her appointment.
So, ok… I decided to go home and take my uncle out for an earlier dinner. But on my way home I got a call from a friend. He had had a court date today for his divorce and really needed a friend. I agreed to meet him for a quick drink before I actually went home.
When I saw him, he looked sad. We went in the restaurant and sat down. He didn’t want to sit across from me in the booth, rather right next to me. Initially I wasn’t comfortable with that, but he said he needed to be close to his friend. So it was fine. As he talked about his day, and as I saw how upset he was, all I could do was have compassion for him. He is such in a bad emotional place. I listened as he talked about his “failure”, which seemed to bring back my own memories of the days I had like his today. Now healed myself, I so wanted him know that how he feels today is only temporary.
I think I did a good job at balancing my listening, my comforting words, and my words of encouragement for moving on in his life. Although I wouldn’t say he was better by the time we left, he seemed extremely grateful to me for being there for him.
When I came home, my uncle seemed ready to go back to his own home. We talked about what would be best, and it seemed today would be a good day. He packed his things, I took him to dinner, and then made the 3-hour round trip to take him home and back.
As I sit here tonight alone again, doing laundry, writing, and wondering what time I’ll actually get to sleep tonight, I am grateful for how the day actually turned out for me. I don’t wish the headache on my daughter, the pain my friend is going through, or the surgery my uncle is recovering from. I care so much about these people and I only want the best for them. But I’m happy that I am able to be part of their lives. I’m happy that I am able to contribute to them in the best way I know how. I feel the gratitude they have for me, and in return I have it for them as well.
I’m not always good with changes in my plans (just ask my friends!) But the Universe worked out my real plans for today, and I don’t mind at all. I had also planned to lie around my house most of this weekend to catch up on some rest, but have suddenly been invited to many things that it seems my weekend is sure to be full after all. I’ll work out my resting time, because above all, I am happy where I am today and the direction I’m headed… a continuous good life!
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