Last week I started reading a book by Jane Green called Second Chance. It is the story of how one man’s death can be the catalyst of change for the childhood friends who gather to mourn him. These friends are forced to face the realities of their lives and are given the chance to change where they are headed. While some of the storyline is predictable, it is still a thoughtful read and conjures up memories of the movie “The Big Chill”.
Life is full of second chances, but the trick is to recognize them when they are given to you. Thirteen years ago when I quit my job with the St. Paul School District I had every intention of working on several book ideas. I even got as far as doing some research for one particular story that I had been sketching out in my mind. However, keeping up with a five year old pretty much occupied my life. Those three years between jobs were filled with children’s play dates, excursions to the local library and tending a huge garden that helped fill our freezer and pantry.
Now I have been given another chance to corral those characters whose voices I keep hearing in my mind. This time I have promised myself not to let this chance slip away. Who knows if there will be a third chance later on down the road.
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