Stuff Happens!

I know my schedule. I make plans for successful days. And then, stuff happens. On one such morning, I had two hearings, in two courts, at the same time. I PLANNED to arrive early for the hearing which would be continued and then on to the other hearing. Three cars on I-16 did not get the memo. One little crash and I was feeling like I was in Home Sweet Atlanta traffic. So naturally I took the opportunity to call in to the second hearing and participate by phone. That worked great until I arrived at the other court 20 minutes late and still on the phone. The courtroom deputy came to me. I explained to him what was going on. He had me to go into the jury room to finish the hearing. When I came back out, that judge laid me out on a stretcher, and that is an understatement. My BEST INTENTIONS had gone HORRIBLY awry. This unfortunate situation will not stop me from planning. It starts me asking the question WHAT IF? So, what if you don't have three months expenses in liquid savings? Stuff happens. What if you have a medical emergency and cannot express your wishes? Stuff happens. What if you are sued, arrested, or the victim of a tort? Stuff happens. I don't mean to be morbid, but stuff DOES HAPPEN. My job is to see it coming and to prepare myself and you for whatever might and does happen. I have my marching orders. You have yours. I am here.