Monday Was Weird

• So we found out that our eye doctor (and his brother who is in practice with him) are selling their business and "pursuing other business opportunities".  Apparently the new eye doctor showed up yesterday morning to shadow the brothers in preparation for taking over the business later this week.  The poor office manager didn't even know anything about it until this morning.  Interesting, no? I wonder if we'll still go to that office.  It's convenient location wise.  It's always a bit of a challenge to find a doctor that you like, but I'm not opposed to doing that.  It was just strange the way it all came about and how "mum" the brothers are being about their future. 

• Discovered a package that we mailed had the wrong zip code and instead of being delivered today was on its way to another state.  Which started a whole involved process to fix the issue.  It's going to cost us w-a-y more than it should, more than we expected and probably more than the package is worth.  Sigh...

• The Husband had a phone call from the guy-at-the-top of a company we've been doing a bit of business with.  Our account is small compared to most of the ones they handle.  Not often one receives a personal call from a true bigwig.  Kinda felt a bit odd.

• Followed the instructions for roasting a particular cut of meat and it was well, less than optimal. The flavor was good but it was less tender than I'd hoped.  And it's hard - beef has gotten so expensive, I can't justify $25 for a roast for two people even if it does do for several days of meals.  (I probably should have used the new Instant Pot, but I'm reluctant.  It still intimidates me and I dislike how the quick release valve spews mess.) Now I've got to figure out how to make the leftovers less chew-intensive.  (We did use a bit of pepper jelly on the roast and it tasted pretty fine.)

Really pretty morning.

• Was asked on Sunday to play a piano solo in church one of these days.  Surprisingly I didn't immediately say yes.  (It's almost impossible for me to say no to anyone.) I told her I'd look at my music and think about it.  So I did:  looked at the music.  Still thinking about it.  Since the formation of this new ward, I've become so intimidated by the people.  I feel so judged about everything. 

• Then this morning was asked to accompany a sister who will sing in a couple weeks. I'm still intimidated.  But I said yes.  (See?  Pretty difficult for me to say no to people, even when I might want to.)

And after all the things that have felt weird and a bit unsettling I had a fun thing happen.  The Husband walked out on the trail this morning to meet me.  We had a few minutes of walking together and conversation and it was a lovely surprise.  The colors of the sky this morning were w-a-y prettier than the picture really captures.

I'm so grateful for my morning walks.  For being able to pray for others. And for times when things aren't quite so weird.