It is a typical Friday, the thirteenth. The sky is filled with grey clouds, spilling moisture we could’ve used a month ago. The wind is spiraling through partially emptied trees, whisking away the remainder of dried leaves. The limbs of those trees resemble skeletal remains of what held magnificent color only a few days ago. Howling sounds reverberate as they whistle through those same lifeless limbs. A fear of Friday the 13th is better known as Triskaidekaphobia, and we’ll see our share of scary movies on the streaming list for today.

This past week has been filled with sunshine and comfortable temperatures, allowing us to take a couple of drives to enjoy them. We have been trying to get the most out of each day and living one day at a time. Today we will be homebound. What shall we do today? A while ago, I purchased a board game which included checkers, chess and Chinese checkers. Today I will open the box and maybe learn how to play chess. It’s something I’ve never gotten into. I know it’s a game of strategy and skill – neither of which I possess. I know some of the basic moves, but like the cartoon, I am more of a drama queen than a mastermind. My ability to think things through and problem solves are not my greatest gift, so it may turn into a situation which occurred several years ago, when Paul was teaching me how to drive. One of those events which are better forgotten. I did get my license, thanks to his tutoring, but also created a few grey hairs on his young head.

Since we have been on the go for the past several weeks, it might be nice to just sit face to face, contemplating our next move, wondering where it will lead us and enjoying being together. Every one of those moments is precious right now. Sometimes it gets a little scary to think about what comes next, but we know that God is right there with us during the journey. Therefore, we have nothing to fear. Least of all, Friday, the 13th.

“Death is no more than passing from one room into another. But there’s a difference for me, you know. Because in that other room I shall be able to see” – Helen Keller