A new tradition was forming that made the 11-year old self come alive. New Kids on the Block were touring again!!! As a 5th grader going to their concert was out of the question, we simply did not have the money. I had to settle for a nightgown and sweatshirt. BUT no in my middle ages, their concerts were becoming my big girl tradition. I have only been to 2 out of the 3 available concerts, so I am not considered totally obsessed yet, right?  Maybe now is the appropriate time to mention we also dress up and accessorize in 80’s attire. 

The concerts are several hours from my house. So along with dressing up, I also have to drive. Talk about commitment!! This last time my friend volunteered to drive my car. I had a chauffeur, and we had the night of our lives! 

The next day I had to make the long trek across the mountains to my house. As I got in the car I had to make a few modifications, my friend was an excellent chauffeur, but a short one. I moved the seat back, and attempted to adjust the rearview mirror. But the mirror felt like it was incased in cement, It was not budging!!! Knowing my luck, if I kept pulling on it I would break the mirror.  No worries, I would make do. Who cares if I end up with kyphosis, the memories were worth it. Best bet was to make it home, and have Mr. Fix-it hubby come to the rescue.

I got home and quickly forgot about the mirror until the next time I drove. And then the next time… and then the next time… Each time I got in the car and had to hunch over like Quasimodo. It was annoying but I settled for ‘good enough’.  One of these days I would either get hubby to fix my mirror, or better yet, take the time to read the manual to adjust the mirror myself. 

Finally, after several times of driving like Quasimodo, I tried again to manually adjust the mirror…. this time it moved with ease? Huh?  Could it really have been that easy? I was driving Ms. Hunchback for how long now? 

Mamas, what part of your life are you settling for “good enough”. What is your hunchback? And how silly will you feel when you surrender it?

“Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about you.” I Peter 5:7