Posts Tagged ‘progress’
In search of a linear life: a lesson in futility
In a quick text to my daughter shortly after my husband, Bob’s hip replacement surgery (see “Delayed gratification”), I shared a bit of discouragement and she reminded me that—as frustrating as it can be—the process of healing isn’t linear. First, when did she become so wise? And second, I’m all about celebrating life’s victories, both…
Read More
The long haul: do not grow weary
So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up. ~ Galatians 6:9 Recently, I read a devotion that talked about changing how we view our problems. Instead of looking at them in their entirety, the author suggested taking one action…
Read More
Daily wins: cheering for the can do’s
Two weeks ago, I started physical therapy to recover the use my left arm following surgery. It’s amazing how much I had taken for granted the use of two hands. Even more remarkable to me, however, was the discovery that the daily “wins” — however small — embolden me to do the hard work required…
Read More