Sometimes I wonder if God isn't pleasantly amused by me. I woke up this morning crabby and feeling irritated. I was sitting at my computer trying to figure out how I might go about my day without talking to anyone. I had several projects I wanted to get done today so I got dressed and started on my list.
I completed half of my first task on my own but was unable to set the couch back upright without asking someone to help me. So already I had to give up the idea of a non-relational day and call upstairs to my neighbors to see if someone could help me.
After I got my livingroom back in order, I decided to go grab lunch. My first thought was to go to Big Apple Bagel but I passed someone from church that might be heading there, so I headed on toward McDonalds. I placed my order and then headed over to fill my cup with soda. It was at this point I heard my name being called; A friend had seen my van in the parking lot and had come to find me, I felt a mix of annoyance and gladness. I asked my friend if she had already eaten hoping she was on her way out, she had eaten but said she would sit with me while I ate. Ahhh!
I was surprised to find that despite my crabbiness, I actually enjoyed my time with my friend. I even felt my mood begin to shift slightly as we shared a few minutes conversation. When she left to run errands, I stayed for a while to journal and read my book.
I completed half of my first task on my own but was unable to set the couch back upright without asking someone to help me. So already I had to give up the idea of a non-relational day and call upstairs to my neighbors to see if someone could help me.
After I got my livingroom back in order, I decided to go grab lunch. My first thought was to go to Big Apple Bagel but I passed someone from church that might be heading there, so I headed on toward McDonalds. I placed my order and then headed over to fill my cup with soda. It was at this point I heard my name being called; A friend had seen my van in the parking lot and had come to find me, I felt a mix of annoyance and gladness. I asked my friend if she had already eaten hoping she was on her way out, she had eaten but said she would sit with me while I ate. Ahhh!
I was surprised to find that despite my crabbiness, I actually enjoyed my time with my friend. I even felt my mood begin to shift slightly as we shared a few minutes conversation. When she left to run errands, I stayed for a while to journal and read my book.
Later as I was leaving, I saw yet another friend from church coming through the drive-thru. He stopped and we talked for a minute. After he went on his way, I headed toward my van. I couldn't help thinking that God must really think He is funny. He must be sitting up there smiling and saying, "Silly child, you can't hide from me."
I feel annoyed, enjoyed and yes even a bit thankful to be thwarted once again!
I feel annoyed, enjoyed and yes even a bit thankful to be thwarted once again!
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