Thursday, September 11, 2008

decisions, decisions

lately some of the decisions i have had to make have required a tremendous amount of soul searching while others simply are the difficult choices of parenting during the insanely busy times of the teenage years.

for example, what does one do when both children have equally important sporting events scheduled at exactly the same time? how does one choose which event to attend...or do you split the events right down the middle and miss most of both of them while driving?

another example. what is a mother to say when her eldest child asks if she can attend a two hour meeting for "young life" (see here for more info on this amazing organization) which would delay her evening arrival and force her to stay up even later to complete her daily studies?

one more example. how does a daughter of divorced parents choose where and how to spend the upcoming holidays without hurting someones feelings or pride? or do I just pull the covers over my head and bury myself there until January?

all of these tough decisions have been creating within me an internal battle...unsure sometimes of what might be the best of all the possible choices...hoping to uncover the alternative that offers the least challenge, the most contentment, and a semblance of peace...all while following my heart.

i pray that i'm doing the best i can...and always strive to do a little bit better...and i'm grateful to have someone to kiss every night and to review these tough choices with..because it will work out.



“Make decisions from the heart and use your head to make it work out.”~Sir Girad