Plans

It is interesting to me how plans, though good and proper, are more a hope than anything.  They are really saying if everything goes as I think it will, then this is what I will do.
Yesterday was a perfect example to me of plans being one thing, and what actually happens another.  There was definitely much that happened according to script.  But something we did not count on threw a spanner in the works.
I took Merril to her appointment.  There was very little rain which was a plus.  We left early as once we were ready, I really wanted the drive over.  So we got there probably an hour before her appointment.
I was surprised that someone took her in for the appointment immediately. 
I found a good place to read and listen to music.  It was in a reception area near a receptionist called Natasha.  I guess it is weird I even mention that, but I remembered her name from the week before.  It reminded me I had a real thing about the name Natasha when I was in my teens.  It was probably because I was into Russian literature at that time.  Tolstoy.  Solzhenitsyn,  I particularly loved one of Tolstoy’s books.  Anyway, beside the point. I was definitely enjoying a read and music.
At around 10 I decided to adjourn to the café where I was to meet my mate at 11.45.
I ordered and received a coffee and sat down to wait and perhaps read.
It was then I received a phone called from where Merril was, saying she would soon be ready to go home.  This was way earlier than expected.  About three quarters of an hour before I was meeting my friend for lunch.
I later learned what happened.  The person booked in before Merril had not turned up.  The hospital was pleased Merril came early as they were able to move on.
Naturally this put everything for us ahead of schedule.  I rang my mate and we will get together later.  I went and got Merril and we went home – earlier than expected.
Now recovery time for Merril.  We see her doctor today to assess how it is going.  Apart from the eye drops that is it for getting the eyes done.  Our plans went awry but all was well.