Sonya Elliott

This morning everything was getting in the way of writing my blog. The dishes, the laundry, and just as I was sitting down to get to work, my husband. Granted he came with a decaf tall latte in hand, my usual (and favorite), and a cheerful, “Happy Mother’s Day.”

“It’s not Mother’s Day.” I said.

“Yeah, but it’s this weekend…and I’m going to be gone.” he reminded me.

He is going on a motorcycle trip. I told him I thought Mother’s Day was the following weekend but I was really not sure. I guess I could have pulled it up on my computer as my hands were perched over the key board in mid-sentence, but we just pondered the fact and then he plopped down next to me.

Would it be rude to keep typing?

I tried, but I’m not good with someone staring at me. Still, I didn’t have the heart to close my computer, just scooted it to the side, thinking to myself that I should have written my blog BEFORE I did the dishes.

In life, things get in the way, slow you down, block the path to your goals. Whether it’s something little, like someone you love sitting down next to you to enjoy a cup of coffee, when you were on task to write a blog and then the next best-selling YA novel or your goal of making First Team All-League gets sideswiped by a blown out knee, you have to be ready to adjust and re-establish your goals.

This morning, though initially a little annoyed, I relaxed and enjoyed my latte and my husband. I enjoyed the moment, and then continued with my day happier for it. On the basketball court, I have come back from sprained ankles, jammed fingers and broken limbs. I have done this by looking ahead, or as the saying goes “keeping my eye on the prize,” while adjusting to the changes and challenges.

When life doesn’t go as planned, remember to think about how you can adjust, and don’t forget to enjoy your time, including any specially delivered coffees, along the way.

 

Read more from Jenny McGlothern on adjusting to life’s changes at mamaneedsarefill.com