God’s Punishment(s)

If you’re reading this post within 11 hours of its posting time, Bev is reaching out for your prayers. I’m currently embarking on an 11-hour road trip with cousin, Tin Cup, and his fiancee, Felicity. 11 hour road trips don’t bother me. In fact, I kinda like ’em. Tin Cup and Felicity don’t bother me. In fact, I really like ’em. The problem lies within the fourth road tripper: Sam. Sam is a ‘border collie mix of some kind’ according to his owner, Felicity.

No, your eyes don’t deceive you. I’m riding in a confined space (a Toyota Rav-4 to be exact) with a canine. For 11 hours. Obviously, there are a few agreed-upon conditions among us humans about this ride… things concerning my position in the car (as far away from the dog as possible), and what types of substances I can put into my body on the ride (anything it takes to get us all to our destination without any injuries to Bev {self-inflicted} or Sam {Bev-inflicted}). *Just kidding, Felicity, I won’t hurt Sam. (mostly because I won’t get close enough to him to touch him, but that’s beside the point)

Now, you might be thinking… this is Bev’s actual personal hell. And you’re right. Except you’re also… wrong.

Because, in addition to the fourth passenger, there’s a recent, but very important element to this car ride that’s actually missing.

Air conditioning.

Yep. 11 hours may very easily turn into 12-13 so that Tin Cup, Felicity, and I can make extra stops for liquids, and hence, bathrooms. (and I guess, Sam? I obviously don’t know anything about dogs and hydration)

So, if you’re the praying kind, I ask for your prayers until about 3am, CST. And if you’re not the praying kind, I ask that you become so from now until 3am, CST.

Mayberry folk: You betta bring your game faces and make this trip worth it. 

Tin Cup and Felicity: Just…. bear with me.

-Bev

P.S.- I also got Chinese food on Tuesday, and there was no fortune in my fortune cookie. 

If I make it through Independence Day without becoming completely chemically dependent, we can all let out a sigh of relief. Stay tuned.