So I just realized that life has reached that phase recently in which it takes a bit more effort to remove my intense focus on where I'm headed long enough to enjoy all the scenery. In those moments I think the Lord has this fascinating way of forcing me to pause, look around, and realize the silliness of all my rushing...
Case in point: Last Tuesday I decided to take full advantage of my two hour break between classes and escape to Target for some errands (and stress relief) after a just plain tragic morning. While walking to my car, however, my purse/book bag/Whitney was trying to be resourceful and use an old bag, broke. I mean really broke. As in entirely beyond repair- even for me. Well as a result of this event I opted not to bring the sad remnants into Target. Instead, I brought in my wallet - and my wallet alone. Well I happen to be in such a hurry that it doesn't even occur to me that I just might need to get back into my locked car until an hour or so later when - bags in hand - realize my mistake.
It was definitely a first!
Well thanks to James (the fabulous Target employee who definitely deserves as raise), a curtain rod, coat hanger, cracked windows, and few miracles later, my keys are successfully retrieved.
I had to laugh.
Lesson learned, I began this morning quite differently. I actually woke up to sunshine rather than an alarm and it was wonderful. It was also a fitting morning for tea, candles, and reading by my open bedroom window (a rarity I found actually had time for and fully took advantage of). The breeze was almost cold and made the steam from my hot tea visible for the first time since spring.
This has been my first realization that I may not see summer again for quite some time...
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