A month or two ago we were driving along when I saw something (a wreck I think) that made me exclaim "Whoa!" Marianna immediately responded by shouting, "Hey Buddy, are you going to let us in?!" It was at that moment that I realized a) I talk out loud in the car more than I thought, and b) I'm not the virtue of patience on the road.
It seems like pre-Christmas shopping and traffic are synonymous with lost tempers and thin patience, so I made an early commitment in November not to lose it! And then what do you know, I haven't had the opportunity to make good on the commitment once. I've been surrounded by the most genial shoppers, courteous drivers, and the like that it's been shocking. Definitely a commitment I've been happy not to have to keep because of such happy circumstances. But then finally, last night I had my chance. I was driving around our busy mall area when I found myself behind a guy who didn't understand the fundamentals of traffic flow in a crowded situation. I was about to pass him by and mutter something about his under par driving capabilities when I caught myself and realized how quickly that patience had evaporated. I slowed down, realized how minor a situation it really was, and sat back to enjoy the slower pace.
Yet another one of the little things I suppose it wouldn't hurt to take home for good from this Christmas adventure.
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"hen I found myself behind a guy who didn't understand the fundamentals of traffic flow in a crowded situation...."
this is my favorite part. it somehow makes the whole post ring true:) i can just hear you saying it.
love you!
You are reminding us of so many important lessons! Thank You! God Bless You! And, Merry Christmas!
hi. i know i dont' know you but i'm a mom to a 2.5 year old. we've been trying for 20 months now for #2 with lots of tests, treatments and procedures. i got pregnant in september and lost the baby at 9 weeks. now we're considering adoption. i was just wondering how your adoption happened so quickly. all the sites say 1 year and you seemed to get yours done in like 6 months. if you have a minute please email me (please don't just comment on my blog b/c we're not ready to tell people we are considering this). berthae17@yahoo.com
Marianna's comment is MUCH more appropriate than those Olivia has uttered in an effort to copy me.
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