Holy Monday

I have no obligations today. I don't practice on Mondays, and I cancelled my Monday Bible study group for today and next week. I also have no car, and can't walk or bike far (I have a teensy chip out of an ankle, not a big deal but it's a few more days before I can start building it up again.) It is incredibly restful!

Mostly I am reading and playing some games. Once an hour I get up and do one of the small tasks that have been weighing me down with their not-done-ness. Once that's done, if I haven't made my 250 steps hourly goal I finish that; and then I'm back to reading and games.

I'll still be happy if I get a call that my car is repaired, and can find a ride to pick it up!

Elephants!

The car did get finished by mid afternoon, so I called my friend Irene and asked for a ride to the garage. I intended to grocery shop afterwards, so I grabbed a couple of reusable bags-- bags from a wildlife charity, with colorful patchwork elephants all over. Irene completely lit up at the sight of them! She liked them so much that when she dropped me off, I asked if she would accept one, and she uncharacteristically said yes! Later she sent me a text with a long row of elephants, hearts and smiles.