Life: A diary in which everyone means to write one story, and writes another. ~ Sir James M. Barrie
Sometimes a day does not turn out the way you expect it. I pray every morning: I offer you all my works, prayers, joys and sufferings, Lord. May they all be according to Your Holy will and for Your greater glory. I am never 100% sure what that will mean but I pray it anyway.
Today was one of those days that if I had had to script it upon waking would have turned out very differently. I was on my way out the door to a school when I received a couple of emails about a student in crisis at the school I was heading to. Would I mind interpreting a meeting once I got there? Hmmm…ominous. Of course, I would do it. What was to be a simple classroom observation and my last visit of the school year turned into something very different.
The staff had also prepared a surprise birthday party for me, complete with lemonade and brownies. Mixed in were some kind and gracious words about what a wonderful resource I was to them and how much my work was appreciated. Ah, that would not have made it into today’s script either.
I had a meeting in the afternoon with the program that ran year one of a training program for the signers I work with. I was not sure exactly where the meeting would go and I was ready to put up a fight when I realized everyone around the table wanted to make it work. They were quite amicable about several points. That was very exciting for me. I had envisioned a much different tale unfolding.
Today was a day of expecting one story and being surprised and delighted by another.
Ever had one of those days?
Peace,
Suzanne
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