Just for Today

Later on today some of my grandchildren are coming over to visit. I haven't seen them for a couple of months and I'm excited to see them. It is looking like rain outside so the activities I'd planned won't be possible. I'll have to think of other things for us to do.

Because I know that I can't control the weather, I'm able to quickly accept this thing that I cannot change. But, what about this situation am I able to change? I could cancel their visit, but I want to see them. I could change the activities to things we can do inside, but that means the house will be messy after 4 kids spend the day here. Even after they pick up toys, etc. the house is messier than usual. And there is always a lot of chaos when 4 kids are contained.

Do I have the courage to deal with this for several hours? Yep. The old HP will be here with us. The kids already know that I'm old and often need to rest. They love me anyway; my 8 year old grandson told me that when I called to set up this visit. An 8 year old boy actually said those words! Out loud!

Wisdom comes from figuring out which decision I can live with the easiest. There are consequences no matter which choice I make; letting them come or canceling. Working through this process is how I pray the Serenity Prayer. The old HP has guided me through it and I am at peace with my decision. Just for this day, just for this moment. Which means I have to go. Since I'm okay with mess and chaos, I'm thinking we might do some paper machete. That will really be messy and chaotic. Half measures avail us nothing.

Have a good and sober day.