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Sitting in the park I watched the mothers interact with their children. One particular mom with several children repeatedly drew my attention because it was obvious that she didn’t want to be bothered by them at that moment. Over and over again when they came to her, she pushed them away with words and actions. “Go play . . . Go find something to do . . . Go be with your brother.� Her tone reflected her annoyance when they interrupted her as she sat on the bench. With sadness the children went back to play. All moms need a break, and I’m sure it felt good for her to relax for a while, but I wondered what the constant pushing away must be doing to the children.

Psalm 103:14
For He knoweth our frame; He remembereth that we are dust.
Wow! Wednesday was one of those days! My list of plans never got completed, the weeds in the flower bed were growing at record speed, I discovered a stack of mail that needed attention immediately, and the printer jammed and […]