Sometimes our worst moments are brought on by a mix of emotions we don’t know how to express. We might feel justified in feeling these things, which then brings guilt and shame, further paving the way for the perfect storm when our hearts finally show themselves.
I had my own perfect storm just last month. It was a Saturday evening and I had spent the prior two days at a baseball field for my son’s tournament, by myself with our three kids. Normally I’m not left alone to load and unload the mound of chairs, snacks, waters, and necessities needed for such an event. However, my husband was off on a guy’s camping trip for the weekend with some friends.
After picking up some dinner on the way home and directing the kids to shower off all the dirt plastered on them from the weekend, we sprawled out all over the living room to watch a movie, exhausted. When it ended, I ushered them half-asleep to bed. I was eager to lay down myself as my son played more games the following day. However, this was short-lived when my phone rang with unexpected news.
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