Bike Rides

I have been in the best mood today-- it hasn't been a perfect day but it has been one of those days where I feel like God is touching my life and saying I'm proud of you. This morning one of the counselors at my school came up and told me I could go to the kids' party. I had no idea what she was talking about. Then she told me it was my kids she was talking about and I could go to Yikes's Christmas parties. Brynny's is in the morning, so she is going to cover my morning duty and since I have planning and conference first thing I'll be able to make it back before I have to teach. Then she said they had me covered for Jadyn Rose's party at the end of the day too. I got goose bumps. I'm not going to tell either of them-- I'm just going to surprise them when I show up. The rest of the day was nice too, but I got the best feeling coming back from the store just now. We have been doing Secret Santa at my school and the last gift is supposed to be a toy. The toy gets donated to kids in need, but the idea is to get a toy that reminds you of your person. I found the perfect gift-- I won't spoil the secret, but I will be sure let you know Friday.

I was thinking about cool stuff that has happened in my life-- and I got to thinking about times when I have gotten lost and yet found my way home. One time when I was very little I went on a bike ride with my mom and my sister (my other sisters weren't born yet). I started daydreaming. Then I looked around and realized that I was alone. I pedaled as fast as I could to catch up but quickly found myself going down an unfamiliar streets. I panicked and pedaled faster but it didn't help. I began thinking I would never see my family again and I started crying. I kept trying to find the way and my face was now wet with tears. Then two women saw me and stopped. I weighed my options stay lost or risk going with them. I went with them. They drove to a pay phone and were able to call my house because I knew my phone number. They got directions from my mom and drove me to my house. I was very grateful and relieved to finally be back at my house with my family. Tomorrow I'll tell a very different story of another bike ride I took in high school.