Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Hello, everybody!
It is already a beautiful day here in Oklahoma, and I am grateful that we’ve made it to the middle of the week. As always, my goal today is to stay focused while I’m at work, avoid outside distractions, and work toward meeting my daily goal. If things happen to be a little slower between calls, I’m hoping to catch up with Desiree, Kim, and Sam, who sits near me.. Sometimes those little conversations help make the workday go by a little faster.
During the day, I got a message from Luther asking if I wanted to go over to Brody and Savannah’s house around 5:00 for dinner. Savannah is making chicken enchiladas with rice and beans, and my answer was an immediate yes! I’ve never actually tasted her enchiladas before, but I remember when she made them for a teacher luncheon and had Luther help warm them up before taking them to the school. They smelled absolutely amazing, so I’ve been curious ever since. Tonight, I finally get to find out if they taste as good as they smelled.
Of course, another bonus is getting to spend time with Lane, Landon, and little Sophie. Time with the grandbabies is always something I look forward to.
I had planned to stop by Goodwill and drop off the two bags of clothes I’ve been meaning to donate, but once again, I put it off. Hopefully, I’ll finally get that crossed off my list during the upcoming long weekend.
Tomorrow is shaping up to be a fun day as well. Desiree and I have plans to head to Uptown Nails at 12:30 so I can get a fill and a pedicure. The only thing I haven’t decided yet is what color I want. I really need to make up my mind! It sounds like the perfect girls’ afternoon.
On my drive home, I called Luther like I usually do, and he mentioned that Elizabeth and Charles would also be coming over for dinner. I’ll be honest—my first reaction wasn’t exactly excitement. I had been looking forward to a smaller gathering with just Brody, Savannah, the kids, and the two of us.
As soon as I caught myself feeling that way, I started wondering why. Maybe it’s because the plans changed unexpectedly. Maybe it’s because I’m not always someone who believes “the more, the merrier.” My mama certainly did, but I don’t know that I inherited that particular trait from her.
The more I thought about it, though, the more I realized that sometimes you just have to pivot. Family gatherings aren’t always about exactly what we pictured in our heads. They’re about spending time together, enjoying one another’s company, and making memories. Elizabeth and Charles may not be my family by blood, but they are part of Brody’s family, and that matters.
Most importantly, the grandkids get to see all of us together, enjoying each other’s company and getting along. That’s a pretty good example to set.
So tonight, I’m choosing to embrace the change in plans, enjoy some homemade enchiladas, soak up time with family, and be thankful for another ordinary day that is actually pretty special when you stop and think about it.
