Hilarious!

I am in the writing mode this week.

Today was one of those days where it seems like the world is throwing everything at you. I am laughing it all off because it truly is funny now. I need this laughter to feel better about not being in control. Control for me is a way that makes me feel like I am important, needed, and fulfilled. However, it is all false. I don't need to control anything. I can allow all to happen as it may. That is true fulfillment.

Let me recap the last 24 hours.

Yesterday, I was trimming horses for a friend and client. I was working on the left front hoof when I heard the owner begin to become concerned about a rather large horse fly buzzing around. The horse was unconcerned so I kept working. She proceeded to ask, "Can I borrow that?" while pointing at my rasp. I said sure but wasn't really aware of what she was planning. It suddenly came to me. I stood up and looked at the owner only to see her poised with my rasp like it was a baseball bat, ready to hit the fly once it landed. I quickly disarmed my friend and asked, "What are you thinking? You can't hit a fly that lands on a horse with my rasp!" We started laughing as she told me she was only going to tap the fly. Really? She looked like she was going to take a good ole swing at it. I told her to use her hand. She gasped and said "Ew no. I had to use my iPhone last time to kill one." I eventually killed the fly because I had gloves on. We had a good  laugh about this. I just hope she has her phone the next time a fly arrives to pester her horse!

Last night Shawn came home from the firehouse meeting with news from a friend that the house we are purchasing has the well too close to the sewer. I was full of questions but there were obviously no answers. It makes me really slow down and relax a little when my husband comes in to tell me something important but lacks details. Let me tell you about letting go! I love details, I need to know everything about the situation. Blah! Not this time. So this morning I called the realtor and found out that indeed the well was too close to the sewer. It must be moved. Still very little details at this point. A few hours later I find out that the town will pay for the well to be moved and seems unlikely that we will close on August 10th due to lack of running water or clean water tests results in the house. At this point I just started laughing. There is nothing else to do but just wait and see. Patience is a virtue and I am learning that one in a big way today.

To add to this, I went to meet with the lender this morning. While sitting at her desk another banker approached us and asked if that was my Prius in the parking lot. Of course it was. Well he said that my driver side tire is very low. Again, I started laughing. I think they were confused by this. Turns out the seal between my tire and wheel was bad and needed repair. Check. Good to go.

While at home, doing some computer work I found out that there had been an accident in Rochester (the town we are buying our home in). A cement truck had plowed into a home! I was momentarily shocked and feared the worst. I had a fleeting thought that it was the house we are looking to purchase that had been hit. It had obviously not been our house but the house involved was only a block away and on the same street. More laughter, as I realized that I went to worst case scenario and that is just not helpful in any situation. Note: Everyone involed in the accident is ok.

To add another strange thing for the day: I was driving about a mile from my home to get my tire fixed and I crested a hill to see a Great Blue Heron flying down the middle of the road. I slowed down and almost came to a stop and the Heron still almost flew into me. It barely made it over my car and then landed on the side of the road. Strange. I turned the car around, pulled over, took a picture (why not? I figured I wouldn't be this close to such a magnificent bird again), and got out. I got within 6 feet before it clumsily flew over me and awkwardly landed on a nearby rooftop. Now, there is nothing funny about this. I am concerned for the little fellow. The bird appeared to be unharmed physically but clearly was not well. I wished the little fellow the best on his journey after spending a moment or two contemplating what I could do to help. Symbolism: To stay on my unique path. Strength, purity, and patience. Curiosity, inquisitivness, and determination. As a water creature it suggests going with the flow of the water and Mother Nature.

I am thankful for a day like yesterday and today. It has given me a little laughter after too much seriousness. It has given me time to slow down and care for someone other than myself. It as also helped me to slow down and be reflective on what is truly important in life. You never know when life can throw a few curve balls at you. I am just glad I could slow down and catch them instead up getting wallup-ed on the head.

To conclude with wisdom from the Heron: Stand out in my uniqueness and follow my own innate wisdom.