Disclaimer “The preceding story was fictional. No actual person or event was depicted.”

Hey ladies,

Well, this morning started like any other — coffee brewing, sermon playing, me feeling all spiritual and ready to face the day. I was on fire for Jesus and caffeine. Then I hopped in the shower… and let’s just say the Holy Spirit wasn’t the only one moving!

Somehow, while rinsing the shampoo out of my hair, I spun around too fast and did a full Cirque du Soleil audition right there in my bathtub. Y’all — I didn’t just slip. I flipped. Legs up, soap flying, and I landed like a confused seal on a Slip ’N Slide.

I laid there for a second doing a quick self-check:
“Am I alive? Can I move? Do I need to speak in tongues or call 911?”

Then I started laughing so hard I could barely breathe. I called out for my husband — who was snoring away like nothing happened. Not even a peep! If that man sleeps through me doing a full backflip in the bathroom, he’s definitely not hearing the trumpet when it blows!

Once I finally gathered myself (and my dignity), I had a sobering thought: Is this how it starts? Am I officially at the age where I need non-slip flower stickers and grab bars in my shower? I used to laugh at those commercials for “bath safety solutions for seniors.” Not anymore, honey. I’m Googling prices as we speak.

And then, because my mind works like a runaway train, I started thinking:
If the paramedics had to come rescue me, are my legs shaved? Is my bathroom clean? Do I have my dirty clothes on the floor? Because you know people talk! I’ve seen A&E — I refuse to be the woman found in a messy house with mismatched socks and dust bunnies in the corners. The church ladies will share this in their prayer circle.

But in that tub, between the shampoo tears and the laughter, I had a little heart check. Life really can spin you around in an instant. And when it does, I want my life to flash before my eyes and show more than just my clumsy moments. I want it to show kindness, love, laughter — and a woman who gave back, even when nobody was watching.

So, here’s my lesson for today, girlfriends:
✔️ Get the slip-resistant stickers.
✔️ Keep the house semi-clean (just in case).
✔️ And for heaven’s sake, wear clean underwear.
Because you never know when you’re about to meet the paramedics — or Jesus!

Scripture of the day:

“A cheerful heart is good medicine.” – Proverbs 17:22

Now excuse me while I go buy some bathtub flower stickers and thank God for another day (and a soft landing).

Love and laughter,
From Your Friend, Me