mission accomplished

wow, what a day. The morning started off a bit chaotic. My son needed gas money to get to school. He was on e but sure he could make it to the gas station and no further. I allowed him to take my credit card (with strict instructions on limit he could use and to get a receipt, etc). He goes to school a few miles south of where we live, the gas station about another mile or past the school. I work several miles North, with a stop just before work to drop off my youngest child at his Junior High School. I am sitting in front of Syd's school when I get a call on my cell from Ryan stating that he is at the gas station and my card will not work. What??? This is a very important day. I really need to be at work early to practice with a coworker a presentation we will be giving this afternoon for the Area 2 Board (very important). Obviously, my son stranded out of gas at a gas station takes precedence over anything else that does not pertain to anyone's well being. So I kiss my youngest son goodbye (although he would be perfectly fine if I retire this part of his morning routine), and jump on the freeway for the quickest route to the gas station Ryan said that he was at. I finally pull into the gas station. Ryan is at the wheel of his Lincoln (The gas obliterator) calmly reading a book. I took my card from him and inserted it into the pump. It worked fine. Ryan was honestly surprised. He was now late for school and asked if I could accompany him to explain why. (Remember I am still concerned about getting to work early to practice our presentation). I wrote him a note instead.
I made it to work not as early as I had planned, but earlier than scheduled. Barbie and I practiced our presentation a number of times before Cindi arrived. Once Cindi came in we all practiced together. We expressed our anxieties and concerns about the presentation while breaking out in a cowbell dance. It was fun, at times a little unconventional (mostly that), but productive. Our presentation was well received. I was even impressed by our performance. I am so blessed to have coworkers that are inspiring and with so much passion and integrity. (it really takes the pressure off :))
the afternoon concluded with a People First officers' meeting. Barbie and I are helpers for the local chapter. The meeting went very well. We covered so much. The officers were able to process events that had happened at the chapter meeting and the conduct and availability of a fellow officer. It was great.
I can't wait to see what tomorrow holds.