Rise

Definitely better today.

Since the time change I've found that my 8 AM shift-starts allow me the pleasure of riding to work with the sun coming up in my rear windshield. While waking up before the sun is pretty much a dreadful experience (I'm just saying, if the sun isn't up, does it make sense for me to be?? I'm thinking no...), seeing the glorious colors splashed across the sky is invigorating. Nothing like a brilliantly beautiful hello from God to kick some giddiness into my morning.

A good shift at work gave way to a beautiful evening with my beloved. Since we've both been sick all week, we've spent a lot more time together than usual. Today was our date-day, though, and we've both made it a priority to not miss these nights. Tonight we split some IHOP, lingering in conversation over our pancakes and eggs. Leaving, in a nearby parking lot, we passed a man holding a sign that simply read "Food." Without hesitating, James pulled over, hopped out, and gave him our leftovers. The simple, beautiful things James does are so amazing to me. I must say, though I'm certainly not proud to admit it, I hadn't even given that man with the sign a second thought. I assumed he wanted money I didn't have and that even if I did and had given it he'd have used it for something wasteful. But James didn't see a problem, just the opportunity. He later explained that even if that man didn't want food, maybe being given some was what he really needed, maybe if he threw the food away, just the act of being given it would somehow bless him. I love the way that man makes me grow, makes me better.