Small things
Last weekend, we spent time with some friends who are having serious problems. We can try to help, spend time, talk things through, but ultimately we’re powerless and can only look on. Dealing with other people’s problems is hard – especially when your own emotions are involved.
My daughter (7 months old) was running a temperature of 102 degrees F for most of the weekend, and she’s now developed a chest infection and is on antibiotics. The real problem is that the infection won’t let her eat properly or sleep for long. So Anne and I aren’t getting proper sleep.
Unlike some times in my life, there’s nothing huge for me to deal with. Just relatively small things that make it harder to deal with everything else. Things over which I have no control. Being part of something bigger than myself is essential at times like this – family, community, relationships to sustain and encourage me.
pax et bonum
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