Awaiting the Alarm

Our building maintenance man said he needed to test the alarms. Our Safety Manager decided that it was a perfect time to have a 'Fire' drill, to see how well the employees responded. I was aware of the plan and had time to decide what to do to prepare. I made a list of items: Turn off the phone system, get my phone & purse, grab my coat, leave building. Gary said it would begin in five minutes, but it was much longer.

Oh, the anticipation, drove me crazy while sitting, as I imagined hearing the alarm ring. But it didn't go off! Waiting is annoying, but knowing and waiting causes anxiety. Now I know why the Lord, doesn't want us to know our death date. We would be worrying all our lives and forget to LIVE! I kept working and waiting and waiting...

Finally the shrill sounding alarm blew and methodically I did everything as planned. As the employees walked to the rear of the building, and met in our appointed groups, Miles, checked his items off. Mr. Safety deemed the drill a success. I forgot to take photos with my phone, so all these pictures are from the internet.