Right Place

Being ready will get you there

I considered not going, but I changed my mind. People are counting on me. So …

• Bible reading…check

• Prayer…check (ongoing)

• Coffee… check

• Breakfast…check

• Internet things…check

• Prep my purse…check

• Teeth maintenance…check

• Bath…check

• Lotion…check

• Undies…check

• Chill for ten minutes…check

• Get fully dressed…check

• Take out the trash…check

• Leave the house…check

• Walk to the bus stop…check

Bus arrives; I get on. “I have no bus fare, sir.”

I’m ready to play the veteran and senior citizen cards. But before I can, he says, “don’t stress,” and waves me in.

So I’m on my way to my volunteer duty without driving and with no money.