Change of Plans

Today started late (I got to wake up late)!  It was indeed a rare day on that basis alone.  The fact is that it wasn’t supposed to be the case.  I was scheduled to be taking a Defensive Driving Class from 7:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., due to an unexpected photograph taken of me a few weeks ago arriving a bit late on a red light and crossing the intersection of Scottsdale and Cactus. 

In all fairness, had I been going speed limit, I would have beat the light by seconds.  As it was that day I was driving considerably below the posted speed limit in an attempt to squeeze the last drop of fuel from my already petrol-frugal Prius.  It was a costly mistake—I paid the ticket and was also required to sign up for this “Driving for Dummies” class (now I have to reschedule!)

I am sure the State of Arizona will not care I was unable to fulfill my commitment to the driving class due a commitment to a church member from AWC who lost his wife and scheduled the funeral service on Sunday afternoon.  That was by far a priority.  The service was very edifying and encouraging.  Pastor J did a wonderful job facilitating the service.  I was blessed.

The remainder of the afternoon was consumed with organizational tasks at home.  Suffice it to say that for the first time in months I can actually see the entire surface of my home desk!  It is a wonderful feeling.  Penny and I even got a chance to relax a bit and see a couple of movies on TBN—both were uplifting.  It was a great way to end an unforgettable weekend.

The week ahead appears to be relatively open, which is fine with me since I still have significant projects awaiting me at the office.  I have a WASC training meeting in SoCal on Thursday, a Pastors’ Meeting at the conference office on Tuesday, and a Sabbath School Workshop on Sabbath.  God is good to me.  Every challenge is a masquerading opportunity waiting for God to unmask it!  No fear.  (220.5)