Who does forgiveness heal? Who benefits? How is it done? Why does it seem easier for some than others?
This link came to me this morning and I found it so powerful that I wanted to share it with you all.
Re-entry into my home life has been a bit of a challenge. I spent the entire day Sunday napping and hugging and being hugged. Monday morning early, MusicMan left for a business trip and I was thrust head first into single parenthood - lunches, homework, dog walking, meal prep, housekeeping, laundry, phone calls, taxi service - you name it; I have loved it.
Because I shifted so much business from last week to this week, I'm playing catch-up to all of that too. Just when I think I'm on top of it, something else comes up. I'm so thankful for my clients and consultants and the support they've shown me during this time of transition and grief. I'm thankful for you too. Your comments and private emails and phone calls have meant the world to me. Long and difficult journeys are best when shared with people who are near in heart and spirit and sometimes physical space.
Oh...and Big Brother is going to play baseball. Today we hunt for cleats (is that how it's spelled? LOL) and Little Sister is very unhappy that she isn't on a team. She actually throws and catches the ball better than him :/
And life moves on......
Getting back into the routine is tough. Take it easy. I hope Little brother likes baseball.
Posted by: NYTM | March 10, 2009 at 10:42 AM
I find it so touching that although this man had been accused of rape, and had spent many years in jail paying for a crime that he didn't do, he could still find compassion in his heart to forgive.
A similar story that I just recently read in a book titled, "Murder by Family" is a true personal journey to forgiveness that Kent Whiatker (the author of the book) was faced with in forgiving the man who murdered his wife and youngest son. I couldn't even imagine! Mr. Whitaker is a real inspiration to me; it really made me think...if he can forgive something so horrible I ought to be able to forgive the minor every day things that people do to me. It was truly an inspirational book.
Posted by: Becky | March 11, 2009 at 02:21 AM