Sometimes Everything is Okay

I was sitting here today trying to think of what to write about. What’s on my mind? What am I angry about? What concerns me right now?

Then I realized: Everything is okay.

I think sometimes we need to stop and recognize when every thing is okay.

Is it “okay” or “ok?” Google?
“Okay and OK are two acceptable spellings of the same word.” – Thank you!

When I was younger, or actually up until about 5 years ago, I used to worry about everything. My job, the kids, the money, do I have a clean shirt for tomorrow? Ugh! I need an oil change. Now? Not so much, but I see so many of my friends struggle with worries or anxieties. I don’t mean to trivialize what they’re going through. I just think all of us could benefit from taking a hard look at things and relax a little when everything is okay.

I was nervous for my daughter and son-in-law and worried about whether Priscilla and I would make it to Virginia on time for the birth of our grandson. We did. And they are all okay.

At this current moment my health is okay. The aches and pains are there every morning but I’ve become used to that. A friend of mine used to say, “You know you’re alive!”

I’ve had the pleasure of broadcasting some very good high school games this fall. New Bedford High looks good and Cable keeps me busy with soccer coverage.

The weather has been okay even though I hear there’s rain on the way.

Oscar the Beagle gave us a scare last week when he struggled breathing but after a day of rest and an adjustment in his meds he is okay.

Money could always be better (I only had one number in Powerball), but the bills are paid so that’s okay.

My favorite TV shows are back and the DVR is filling up so that’s OK.

The fridge is full, the roof doesn’t leak and the furnace works. I gave in and turned on the heat Saturday morning.

So everything is okay. Of course it could be better. I could have a few more numbers in Powerball; I miss being on the radio every day; the Red Sox could be in the post season, BUT, everything is okay.

It may not last as there are always challenges for us all. But right now —– everything is okay.