It's Sun. morning and I'm getting ready for Sunday School and church and just have a minute, but wanted to say my son and I had a good trip to Gettysburg, Hershey, Lancaster and Philadelphia. It wasn't without its tension - we were both tired and he's very sensitive about being independent - but for the most part it was very good. My wife worried that I'd have a problem "getting away" from the campaign but truly, I didn't. It's not that I didn't think about it, and certainly I met some new folks (other parents) on the trip who wanted to talk about the election some which I was glad to do, but for the most part it was what it was supposed to be - an educational and fun field trip for the students. A good break.
Got home about midnight Friday but went ahead yesterday and got up and ran the 5k at Shinnston with my campaign shirt on. It was fun, although I didn't do particularly well. To be expected since my training schedule is...next to nothing! The campaign has taken its toll on my time, for sure. There weren't too many runners but I made some new friends which was good. Then, I went to a bean dinner and saw some folks I know and made some new friends, and got take-out for my neighbors across the street. We also bought some flowers (my wife was with me) at a sale put on by the Spelter VFD Auxiliary and had some great chicken/biscuit and pie out at Pine Bluff. Later on, I went to a DARE program in Norwood Park where lots of folks were gathered and last night, to the Bridgeport Little League elimination dinner at the Bridgeport Country Club. Saw lots of friends there which was nice. Today - a very busy day - a whirlwind of two spaghetti and two baked steak dinners, some other campaign stops and a meeting tonight. And then a very busy week ahead, with only two days of hearings but tons of meetings and other election-related work.
Once again, points of discouragement and encouragement, all together. I'll truly be glad when this is over a week from Tuesday. I couldn't keep up this pace much longer!
I did start feeling a little sniffly last Tuesday and it was a problem on Wed and part of Thurs on the trip before I got some medicine. That seemed to take care of it and Thurs eve and Friday I felt fine - then yesterday and again today it's back but not as severely. The weather's been damp which doesn't help. What's amazing is, this is the first hint of sickness I've had during this whole campaign process, for which I'm very grateful. Maybe God's way of getting me to slow down a bit??
My choice now is either to do that and be a bit more relaxed - not arrogant, just relaxed - or to be hypervigilant and anxiety-ridden. I've got to choose the former for my sanity - plus I have two full days of hearings this week. I don't mean to be cavalier when I say what will be, will be. I still remain cautiously optimistic but very realistic. God knows the outcome and He will put me where He wants me to be - I can relax in that.
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