DO-OVERS

Hello Hatters,

We recently had unexpected comedy at our taco hut.  My visiting grammybabies ordered their usual breakfast, as did I.  Oh yeah, my grandson quickly asked, “Can I have a side of whipped cream with that?”

So one server took our order and another server delivered the food.  The whipped cream was missing, so I asked again.  The hot chocolate was a little hot for the kids, so after the missing whipped cream was delivered, I put a spoonful of whipped cream in the cups. Surely, it would cool it down.

Then my grandson said, “Grammy, this doesn’t taste right.”  I checked the hot chocolate and the whipped cream.  Discovery made comedy as it was actually sour cream.  Our server came by and I asked for a do-over on the hot chocolates.  I explained and all was made well.  We all had a good laugh and enjoyed our breakfast.

I’m so grateful for do-overs in every area of my life.  Sometimes I turn wrong and I have to be re-directed.  Other instances bring a sharp and unnecessary thought.  I choose to re-think.  In my faith walk, I ask for forgiveness when I’m wrong knowing my faithful God answers with mercy.

I suppose awareness is the first thing. Like sour cream that you can’t take out of hot chocolate, you have to realize something is amiss.  So for me, a writer who wears many hats just like you, I have to notice the circumstance that needs a do-over.  I honestly ask for a chance to start again in whatever direction it is warranted:  to others and to myself.  Sometimes those requests for do-overs lead me to bended knee and a vertical request to my Lord.  I’m thankful to be loved and accepted.

Do-overs….

It’s a thing!

MT Penny