A lesson in patience . . .

Patience, says Wikipedia, is the state of endurance under difficult circumstances, which can mean persevering in the face of delay or provocation without acting on annoyance/anger in a negative way; or exhibiting forbearance when under strain, especially when faced with longer-term difficulties. Patience is the level of endurance one can take before negativity.


Officially unable to tour this year thanks to a gaffe by MEC staff.  Now, my skis are waiting patiently in the corner of the garage: eagerly anticipating next year's ski season (and wondering if they'll ever be fit to ski on) though this one is still ongoing.

I'm sure God is trying to teach me patience, again.  I say trying because who knows if I'll ever really learn??!!  And the real question is why?

So, this is a conversation between my skis and I, inspired by Guns & Roses "Patience".

JoyO:
Shed a tear 'cause I'm missin' you
I'm just alright to smile
Skis, I think bout you every turn now
Was a time when I wasn't sure
But I've set my mind to skis
But I've got some doubt I'll get to ski now

Sweet Fat Thangs:
Said JoyO take it slow, and it'll work itself out fine
All you need is just a little patience
Said JoyO take it slow and we'll come together fine
All you need is just a little patience
(patience)
Mmmm, yeah

JoyO:
Thinking of powder runs 'Cause I'd rather be touring now
If I can't go out right now I'll wait another year
Sometimes I get so tense but I can't speed up the time
But you know love there's only one thing to consider

Sweet Fat Thangs:
Said JoyO take it slow and it'll work itself out fine
You and I'll just use a little patience
Said JoyO take the time cause the powder next year will be nice
You and I've got what it takes to make it
We will wait for it, I'll never make it
'Cause I can't take it

Little patience, mmm yeah, mm yeah
Need a little patience, yeah
Just a little patience, yeah
Some more patience, yeah
Could use some patience, yeah
Gotta have some patience, yeah
All it takes is patience
Just a little patience
Is all you need

JoyO
I've been snowshoeing the trails alright
Just thinking about that night
Its hard to see with so many fresh lines around
You know I don't like being stuck in tour mode
But the runs won't change
They'll stay the same
I ain't got time for a game cause I need to ski with you
Yeah, yeah, yeah, 'cause I need you
Ooo I will ski with you, whoa I need you
Ooooh, next time

I am extraordinariliy patient, provided I get my own way in the end. ~Margaret Thatcher~