Every morning, I take my dog to the playground for doggie playdate. It just so happens that the playground is also our Kindergarten Center's playground. (We are there LONG before the kids show up, and we make sure to clean up after our puppies).
Sometimes I hate taking my dog each morning. Some mornings I really really really want to sleep in and skip it. But Gypsy never lets me. And I know it's better for our whole family if I take her, so I go. Sometimes happily and sometimes begrudgingly.
Yesterday, I was happy to go, but it was even better when I saw a familiar face walking into the playground. She had parked behind the school and was carrying her coffees into work when Gypsy bounded over. I peered into the sunrise, looking at the silhouette, and decided to take a chance.
"Sara?"
She stopped, and I hustled over. "It's Gianna. Omri's and Dane's mom. And Brin's."
It was so fun to touch base and connect again. It was incredible to encourage her on her first day back in the actual school building after Covid and such.
I guess my take away is that it's always good to take a chance. Even if it hadn't been who I thought it was, it would have been okay. She would have had a chuckle.
But it WAS who I thought it was and I was able to give her a smile and some encouragement.
So during this month of September I want to encourage you. (Hopefully, I will have two more for you before the month is over)
- Call a Do Over
- Take a Chance
This weekend we remember the 20th Anniversary of September 11. And there are lots of other options to enjoy. Take a quick scroll to see what is coming up in the Twin Cities.
And don't forget to enter the Shoott Photography Giveaway.
Winner will be chosen on 9/24/2021.
