26 day writing challenge-day 9 'Ordinary'

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 The morning has me up before the dawn and my alarm goes off since I've been doing this for years now.  I throw on my work out clothes, put away the dishes and step out into a world that's still asleep.

My run is under the stars and I take care that vine is just a shadow and my feet are planted sure not to trip over a crack in the side walk.  The sight of other runners, walkers out at this hour brings me comfort and I'm sure to say good morning as I pass by. 

Back home for shower, then light breakfast in the company of my youngest teen son.  We share witty jokes to lighten our morning drudge.  His five year old self flashes back at me as he watches his favorite show, Gumball.  Dad will take him to school so I'm off to work. 

The drive down H2 is my favorite part of the morning as the sun comes up on my left,  the Koolau mountains to my right and the Pacific ocean straight ahead.   I park  and say a quick prayer  for the souls God will be bringing in to the clinic  and the providers who will be working their shift.   

Lord thank you for another day.  I invite your Holy Spirit to be present in all my encounters today.  Bring healing to your children.  May I be the physical, and spiritual healing hands of feet of Jesus.  May you be extraordinary in the ordinary.   Amen. 

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