I fell down today. Literally. I was walking Elijah to the pool. The sidewalk is uneven and I am a klutz anyway. I tripped and dove straight down. skinned my palms and knees. I am quite sure it wasn't a pretty site - seeing me tumble. Elijah was a bit shaken - but once he knew I was okay, he was fine. Kids fall all of the time and are just fine, so why did this scare me so badly? I just fell down.. nothing major. I guess because I am older. I am sore now. My shoulders, my left hand, my knees, my pride. At least I was shielded by the trees so no one at the pool saw my little accident. I am sure someone would have laughed. Sadly, I sometimes think it's a bit funny when people take a tumble.. after I know they are okay, that is. Oh well. Guess I should pay attention to where I am going.
The day was actually pretty good. We went to church this morning, which was great. Enjoyed brunch at Shorty Smalls - which we NEVER do anymore.. painted the upstairs hallway, spent an hour at the pool with Elijah, then went to our Financial Peace class.. Wow.. when I type it all in here, it really sounds like an action packed day! Tomorrow begins a busy week.
Prayers for today: rest and peace, healing for Elijah, understanding and courage, financial blessings..
Falling
Roller Coaster
Life is really just a big roller coaster, isn't it? Full of ups and downs and scary parts and fun parts.. And just when you think things are smooth and easy sailing, the bottom drops out from under you and you plummet further in to the unknown. Right now I feel as though I don't know what direction I am going in and whats coming up next. I am not enjoying this ride. Crazy thing.. I am not enjoying the ride right now, but I don't want to get off either. I know life isn't supposed to be easy - but I don't think it's fair for it to be this hard either. I am not without hope. I am not without support and love. I am not homeless or jobless. I have my Faith and my Family. Someone wrote the other day that this story is far from over, and there are still great things to be written.. I liked that.