BUSTED!!!

Ah man! One day after I post about how pumped I am to start this discipleship group, I get busted going through an orange light. (Ok so it was red and I have no one to blame but myself.) Some Christian I am. ;)

The following are 2 views of the same situation

1. This morning started off as a "bad" day. It's raining. It's garbage day and I'm running behind already. I haven't gotten it ready and it's almost time to go. Argh! Now I have to pick up all of Bella's dog poop bags which are outside getting wet and we are already late to leave.

Sure enough, traffic is backed up. What, don't people know how to drive in the rain! Come on!

It's 8:16 and we still need to go to the post office to get STEM's mail. The light is going to turn red, but I can make it. What! Oh no, that cop is making a U-Turn! Crap! Pull into the post office's parking lot, and now I have to give this pig my licence and registration while rain is coming through the window. Fine, yea, thanks, just give me the ticket.

And we arrive in silence to work 30 minutes late. Today sucks!


2. I love the sound of rain in the morning. Relaxing while doing my Bible study. I have the windows cracked and a cool breeze is coming in.

Oh wow, time has gotten away from me. I need to get garbage ready and take it out. Man am I glad I keep Bella's poop bags outside, for a little dog they sure do stink.

Sorry for holding you up Erin. I just lost track of time. It's a good thing we don't have to be into work right at 8:00 since we have to pick up STEM's mail this morning. Traffic is slow but not too bad. It has definitely been worse.

Oops, that light didn't stay yellow as long as I wanted. Oh no. Shoot. "Do you know why I pulled you over?" "Yea, I pushed that red light." "Here's a citation, do you have any questions. No? Ok, drive safe."

Sorry Erin. I have no good excuse. I'm guilty.

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So there was the 2 scenario's. I'd like to say I was 100% #2 but then I'd be lying to you. I was for the most part positive but my guilt and shame sure have made for a humbling morning.

For those of you who know me and my driving habits, this probably comes as no suprise. In fact you'd also probably say it was long over due. God has yet again convicted me and hopefully I have learned an expensive lesson.

—b