Yesterday, our local high school shut down due to a positive Covid case in the school. As I stood in the kitchen complaining about the interruption, my son said, “Mom. I think you always need to have a backup plan.” And he’s right. Interruptions have always been a part of life, but they have become more frequent and more challenging.

We all know 2020 has been the year of Plan B. Sports, schools, churches, weddings, family reunions all scrambled to find a Plan B option. But it also forced us to reevaluate our priorities, slow down, and figure out what really matters. My plan was to have book three written by May. When my boys came home on March 9, that plan changed. I handled some changes like water rolling off a duck’s back. But others caused me to grumble and complain. As my son’s words hit me in the gut, I realized the greatest lesson I can teach my children is how to react when circumstances change.

The way I respond to interruption says a lot about my character, and character is the one thing I want my boys to learn!

Character is what you do when no one is looking. It defines the men they will become. It is my responsibility as their mom to set the example. In the year of Plan B, here’s what I’ve learned…

I will always remember 2020 as the year I had more time with my kids and husband. I will never regret the time spent with them because I will never get this season back. Our conversations have taken on new depth about what matters most. All the time I’ve spent running around “getting things done” is not how I want to spend my time going forward. I want to spend it in meaningful conversations with family and friends. Finally, Plan B may not be my choice, but I will choose to accept it.

What about you? What have you learned during this season of change? My hope for all of us is we will choose to be at peace regardless of our circumstances.

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