Purpose and Destiny

Often I’ve wondered about destiny and fulfilling purpose, you know the ideas that come across your mind when you think you’re not doing enough to make a difference. Deciding that it doesn’t take a lot is what led to my afore-posted blog, Things that Make Me Happy. Spending a few days in my hometown of Chicago allowed me to reflect on how my life is spiraling. Taking that round trip flight was cause enough for celebration; the aircraft took off and landed with no problems four times for its’ passengers. Having fun with the flight attendants who promised they would eBay my garment bag if I forgot it at the end of the trip caused a stir. At the end of the flight I told the young man “No eBay for you!” using a terrible Russian accent. While making myself comfortable in the window seat after stepping over a gentleman’s bag I was glad I didn’t kick his bag in anger. That consideration and giving him the airline peanuts I didn’t want got me the promise of a speaking engagement at my alma mater. He is an instructor there he told me. While in Chicago I did as planned and made space for the unplanned (mom had surgery the day I arrived). Although I wanted to attend church services with my sorority sisters I thought it would be wiser to accompany my younger sister to mom’s house to help make her comfortable. At 87 mom is way bossy and spoiled. I blame the siblings that remain in my hometown. But I love her both near and far. These reflections make me realize precious life. Now while finishing up my communications to Facebook friends I remember I have a few doctor’s appointments to schedule. Routine stuff to make sure I stay out of surgery. Ah h h h h life! I am grateful for you. In case you missed it; being a kind, considerate friend to you is my purpose and my destiny is to find you.