A Touch of Grace

I wrote this about 16 months after my separation and about 2 years after I resolved to divorce my troubled wife.

Some days better.

Not all my days are joyful. But some are.

Today I was graced.

Today I was graced with a morning in which I did not have to get up early and go to work.

Today I was graced with a body that did not hurt.

Today I was graced with enough insight to answer my homework, and a fast internet connection to do it with.

Today I was graced with the time to skate as long as I wanted.

Today I was graced with a body, all of whose parts worked, and legs that weren't tired.

Today I graced with the stamina to skate for an hour and 45 minutes.

Today I was graced with the face of an old friend and coach.

Today I was graced with a feeling of success.

Today I was graced with the task of driving my new car for 2 hours, and with a stereo that turns music into motion.

Today I was graced with a trip with no snags, no hang-ups, and no delays.

Today I was graced with the reminder, in the form of the company of a lovely lady, captive in the airplane seat beside me, that there is someone out there for me.

Today I was graced with confidence in myself, and the patience to reflect on the many gifts I received.

Richard

© 2004-6 Richard, 21CP and Dalkeith Press