Surprises

Sometimes the greatest shock is getting exactly what we've been promised.

~ Rebecca Makkai

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Leslie obsesses about the weather app on her phone. She is always updating me about the weather. She is often surprised (or so it seems) when what was predicted one day changes or is not ultimately what happens on a given day.

However, I benefit in tremendous ways as a result of Leslie's planning. Like during the hurricane last year. She helped us prepare by protecting food, getting supplies, making sure things were charged before we lost power, and working with the neighbors so we had some power from their generator since we were without power for several days. I am grateful to her for all of that.

As for me, I tend to be more surprised when the weather app is right. 

I am also surprised when someone jumps out at me.