Day 10

I missed a day. Let me pause while I think about yesterday...

Yesterday was a good day. I've never been a person who calls-in to work, but I've always been the type to show up a little late or right on time. I've been trying to get in a little early, and so far this week, I've been able to. I've prayed on this and I think it has helped.

Once I got to work, I got some things accomplished for our big audit next week. After work, I met Kim at Arby's. I've been trying to cut fast food out of my diet, so I didn't order anything, but ended up eating a part of Noah's sandwich he didn't want. Colton and I went to baseball practice, got there early and as always we had a good time, although he will not be wearing shorts again to a practice or game. While diving for a ball at third base, he scraped his leg and it bled pretty good. He didn't quit playing, but kept rubbing it for a while and by the end of practice, that scratch looked like a bloody mess. The batting cage was a new experience for him and he hit very few balls cleanly. With enough practice, he'll get his timing down.

After more than two hours there, we went home and Kim and Gabrielle got home soon after. Gabrielle was proud to show me the crown that she got to put on her Awana vest as well as the small jewel that went inside it. She says they can use the same book she's using next year. Again, it's good to see she has taken a liking to Awana.

The Pistons lost, which means Colton and I will be able to see game 5 at The Palace. I hope the Pistons win game four so game 5 will have that much more on the line.

The Tigers won in dramatic fashion. Winning 4-0 and then later 8-4, they ended up being behind 9-8 in the bottom of the ninth against one of the best closers in the game. After an infield single, an error, an RBI ground out by Granderson and finally a 2-out game-winning hit by Polanco, they won the game 10-9. I turned off the t.v. almost right away and went to bed, forgetting about my blog.

This is almost beginning to feel like an odd sort of diary. I'm pretty sure no one is reading it, and I kind of like it that way. It's also a small test of my discipline. I'm trying to see how long I can keep it up. I am almost at my goal of 2 weeks and 1 day. Most of all, it is a constant test to make sure I look for the positive things in life rather than concentrating on the negative. Just because of this last fact alone, I'm getting some enjoyment out of it.

Praise God.