“If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans.” Right?
Today has been a classic Monday. It started with getting my husband to the airport extremely early; he thought it might be good day to fly to NY and check in with his Long Island Headquarters. (You couldn’t wait a day?) I returned to re-sanitize the cat’s paws (again) because the special girl dined outside last night and didn’t clean her plate!!!!! The older dog appeared to be dealing with her own sort of digestible issue , and I’m sure the other cat and dog were doing something just as gross or dumb. I decided not to panic, I would get to mass and have my quiet time with God.
Here is where the plan quickly began to unravel. The people who were coming to fix and seal the driveway were 4 hours late. Did I mention in the meantime, my very fragile , disabled , and strong- willed mother( whose visiting from Florida) decided to venture out solo to her hair appointment. Believe me, this statement reads less harmless than it really is.
My day continued to spin out of control, maybe even a little like yours. So, tonight as I finally sit down, I lift up my tired and weary soul. My prayer is simple. Lord, help us when we stumble, give us the grace to serve one another with love, kindness, and dignity; grant us your peace, and give us a much needed good nights rest!
At Midnight, I will be participating in the repeat of the EWTN Daily Mass that ran this early this morning, and at noon, and at 7pm. Mother Angelica must have known there would be people like me who have days like this. I am so grateful that even when our plans fail and we fall short, God will still meet us right where we are.
“I have told you this so that you might have peace in me. In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world.” John 16:33