Signs
Wikipedia explains "Signs is a song by the Canadian rock group Five Man Electrical Band. It was written by Les Emmerson and popularized the somewhat unknown band, who performed it for their second album, Good-byes and Butterflies in 1970. "Signs" was originally released that year as the B-side to the unsuccessful single Hello Melinda Goodbye.
Re-released in 1971 on the A-side, "Signs" reached No. 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart."
You read it correctly, 1971. Besides me, is there anyone other than Steve Valyo who remembers the world in 1971?
The Chorus of the song went like this:Sign, sign, everywhere a sign
Blockin' out the scenery, breakin' my mind
Do this, don't do that, can't you read the sign?
I firmly believe in signs. My mom taught me about faith affirmations, little signs from Christ that He is with us in a special way. I have experienced these before, and I experienced one today.
I left the cocktail party early to get back to Delaware for time with Mary Ann and our new granddaughter Jane. We are in Delaware babysitting Jane for five days. I was a bit worried because Mary Ann had told me that she would leave the house at 3 o'clock to pick Jane up at the day care center. She said she would call as soon as she got back to the house, about a five minute car ride. We haven't used a car seat for about sixteen years, and Mary Ann was worried that she would have difficulty getting Jane safely into the seat. I put Jane in the seat when we dropped her off this morning, so that Mary Ann didn't have to worry then. But I was starting to worry as I drove to Delaware. I looked at the clock and saw that it was 3:10. I thought it strange that I didn't receive the call that Mary and Jane were home safely. I pulled off the road and called every five minutes until 3:30. I also sent two text messages during that time, and finally admitted to myself that I was worried. I got back on the road. I questioned my decision to be at school today. I originally was not going to attend today, but Mary Ann convinced me that I should be at school to have the total experience with all of you. I waited, and at 3:45, the call came. Mary Ann explained that she waited to leave the house until 3:10 when there was a break in the heavy rains. She left her phone in the car when she arrived at the center, and after checking Jane out realized that another downpour was started, so she sat with Jane and waited the storm out. Needless to say , I was greatly relieved.
I tried to get my bearings on just where I was by looking for a road sign. The first sign i saw was this one.
I am not good at all with driving directions; I always use the GPS to keep me on the main road, but I knew this sign was really a "sign." I pulled off the road to take the picture. I took the exit, knowing hat the GPS would adjust and re-calculate and get me back on the main road. I needed to see where the exit took me. I had a nice little ten minute diversionary ride down a few tree lined roads and past a quiet little town, all peaceful and calm. I felt the calm and stopped my worrying.
It is amazing how the name Augustine has affected us these past two weeks. I know now that Augustine will be with us for the long road ahead. This sign is my affirmation sign that he will guide us. When the trip gets difficult, remember to wait for the sign that he is present in us.
Thanks for two wonderful weeks. Each of you has taught me a great deal about education and being an educator. I hope that I was helpful to you in some way. Fry Guy, Bev, Eric, thanks for putting up with the old dude. Fry Guy, I'll never forget my memory medications again.
I still owe Tuesday's blog. I'll have it posted tomorrow.
It's Poppie time
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