I was devastated! I found myself driving back from my parents’ house, down by Flint. I was heading north of Gaylord and realized I left my laptop and my cross bike at THEIR HOUSE! OH MY GOD! What is a girl to do?

I couldn’t turn around and drive back. That would add six hours onto my drive along with all the fuel costs. I couldn’t afford the time or the money. My heart sunk. I was saddened. I was hurt. I was lost. I felt empty.

Then I woke up.