When it rains, it pours

Good intentions and the best laid plans can come to naught through things outside your control.

I was planning on have a smooth transition in moving to our new house. But in the last several weeks several setbacks have occured.

First my pregnant wife was placed on bed rest. So I would have to pack by myself.

Next my laptop gave up the ghost again. About 4 months ago I had to have it repaired. It was almost two years old. I was sure that would work for at least another year.

And today a tree branch fell on my car. It smashed my windshield and seriously deformed the roof of my car. It is covered by insurance but I have a thousand dollar deductible.

But what do you do? You can give up and say I must not be fated to have to succeed in my plans. Or you can take some deep breath to let go of the stress and move forward. Things were a lot easier when my parents would just take care of my problems. Being an adult is hard work.