“ It's not what happens to you, but how you respond to it that matters.”
When the Trip Goes Sideways : This One Was for Aunt Barbara
This past weekend wasn't supposed to be this complicated.
We were heading to Virginia for Aunt Barbara's memorial service. I was the musician. Tracks polished. Everything packed. Ready to go.
Then the phone rang.
My father-in-law was in the hospital.
Change of plans.
We left a day early.
And the visit was more involved than expected — but he was okay.
So we head back to the vehicle.
Tire pressure warning?
Yes, 65% of what it should be.
We made it back to Dad's home and unpacked.
By morning — the tire was completely flat.
I put on the spare and found a local tire shop to order a replacement.
Here's the thing...
In spite of it all — the service was beautiful.
Aunt Barbara was a remarkable woman and a fellow pianist.
Being able to honor her that way meant everything.
And Dad? Out of the hospital a day ahead of his sister's memorial service.
Our vehicle was serviced while we are at the memorial service.
Later we had a chance to catch up at his house. That became the real gift of the trip.
Get this...
Dad rolls out the red carpet when we visit. We often beg him to let us do our share.
This time, we first saw him in a hospital bed.
Was he down and out? Of course Not!
He was talking, moving, and walking.
Think about it for a second...
I used to think retirement meant you could finally coast.
That is far from the truth.
My mentors are still climbing — new businesses, health battles, new mountains.
They don't stop.
Watching Dad refuse to let a setback sideline him reminded me of a life principle:
The response always matters more than the event.
Tell me this...
How many times have you let circumstances write your story — when you had the pen the whole time?
The Challenge: Respond, Don't React
This week, ask yourself:
What obstacle am I letting stop me that I could be moving through instead?
Who in my life is still climbing despite their circumstances — and what can I learn from them?
Where have I been waiting for perfect conditions before I act?
Keep going and growing!
Cheers!
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