Lesson #2 On Being Grounded

I had visions of doing a whole series of posts on lessons learned while grounded. Believe me, I could have kept you reading (or at least kept myself occupied.) But alas, grace has prevailed and I can drive again! They told me it would take 5 to 10 days for paperwork to wind its way through proper channels. So, mentally I was prepared to be without my driver's license until at least next Friday. What a surprise to discover Tuesday afternoon that my license had been reinstated. I was cheering and dancing around the office.

This whole thing was my fault. No excuses. And I was trying to take my medicine bravely. It could easily have been a good long while before I sat behind the wheel of my car again. Instead, a mere 3 work days later, it was over. This is grace. I felt it. It brought a spontaneous outburst of joy. I felt free. And I was filled with gratitude. I wanted to call everyone and tell them. This was my genuine, unmanufactured response to grace. I've been wondering, "When was the last time I felt like that in light of the grace of God?"

So, you won't get to read about the other things I learned: how much I resist depending on others, how being "without wheels" forced me stay and give in a situation where I was filled with self pity and wanted to flee (and normally would have), how the ability to laugh at myself made the whole experience less painful, how my need created new opportunities for community. All in all, I got a pretty good education (and a great story!) for just $65 and a 59cent light bulb.