Today I had to cover for a guy who is out at work and I had to paddle hard to keep my head above water. I was worried about dropping something through the cracks or getting behind.

At noon I took a walk down the street where the music festival is going on. I stopped and listened to a great band. I almost stayed outside and walked instead of going to my meeting but I chose to go. There were some people there that I had never seen including some here for the festival.

This evening I took my son to baseball practice. I found myself in disagreement with some lack of organization and I got angry when my son was moved from first base and a kid that was not as good was put there. I found myself think judgmentally about the kid's skills and initiative and physical shortcomings compared to mine. I also found myself gloating. I had to turn away from that thinking and do what God would have me do and just be as helpful that kid as possible and also to the team and coaches. I found myself to be deeply grateful for the son that I have and the wife who takes great care for him and didn't let him be obese.

Thanks be to God for a wonderful day and a great life.