Alter Your Course

Alter Your Course

The captain of a ship looked into the dark night and saw lights in the distance. Immediately he told his signalman to send a message: "Alter your course 10 degrees south."

Promptly a return message was received: "Alter your course 10 degrees north."

The captain was angered his command had been ignored. So he sent a second message: "Alter your course 10 degrees south - I am a captain."

Soon another message was received: "Alter your course 10 degrees north. I am seaman third class Jones."

Immediately the captain sent a third message, knowing the fear it would evoke: "Alter your course 10 degrees south - I am a battleship."

Then the reply came: "Alter your course 10 degrees north - I am a lighthouse."


I just love that illustration. I've heard it before, but it is a good one. My voicelessness at the moment is causing me to alter my course. Trying not to panic, but I need my voice. Have heard many stories of those of you who have experienced this over the years. I think I might need to publish a book on the funny things that are said and happen in the home when mom can't use her voice!