Schedules

This blog is not turning out quite like I intended.  I thought I would write every other week or so, something pithy and humorous to cheer my day, as I figured I would be the only one reading it.  Life had another plan I guess.  Perhaps, I don't have as much to say as I think, but I am going to say it anyway.  :-)

I spent some time last night with a friend who in November developed pneumonia.  Prior to that time, he and his wife were living a full and active life.  Since November 20, the parameters of their life together have shrunk to the walls of their lovely, but isolated home, and the length of the tube connected to his oxygen tank.  He has a genetic disease that cannot be cured.  He mentioned last night that when he found out he felt like he was at the train station waiting for a train but there is no schedule.  He gave assurances that he is quite content with the situation.  That got me to thinking.

Schedules have never been something I have embraced in life.  I like the spontaneity of hanging by the seat of my pants. Being in the "what now" stage of life makes it somewhat easier to avoid schedules.  Not long ago, I was planning a tour for a group and the organizer often emailed me with questions as to who, where, and when.  Finally, I emailed back and said, "I don't know exactly.  I'll just follow where the Spirit leads me."  It turned out to be a great day.

I know people who cannot live without their lists and schedules.  It makes them nervous to not know what is coming up next.  That works for them.   Perhaps, they will find waiting for the train with no schedule very disconcerting.

We are all headed for the train station.  Some of us are traveling quickly and directly there.  Some of us are meandering and taking detours along the way.  Some of us really want to know when the train will arrive.  I just want to enjoy every blessing encountered on the journey.  I want to ancitipate the train's arrival with joy.  Like my freind, I want to be content with the situation.

blessings