A Few Less Worries

Several weeks ago I got off the phone with Nora, hanging my head in frustration. She was pretty worked up over a situation she had no control over after someone we both love dumped a ton of worry, heartache, and anger in her lap. You see, most of my grandmother's troubles have been courtesy of the broken men she's raised. Watching her fret about their futures for a life-time has been both a blessing and a curse. Nora was born to nurture children and her ability to love without condition is unparalleled. Yet her constant companion of anxiety has taken a toll on her spirit. At the age of 82, she's tired. The nagging thought I couldn't shake was, "Why can't this old woman catch a break?" Thankfully the God of my understanding heard the cries of my heart, and as the new year dawned, so many small wonders have occurred. I want to pause and appreciate the goodness along with the challenges. 

A Few Gifts 🎁 from the Universe Making me Feel a Tiny Bit Lighter

✔ The judge finally ruled in my nephew's favor after a long and embattled custody war.  
✔ Thanks to PLSF, my student loans were forgiven.
✔ The Social Security Fairness Act passed.

✔ A free and fair election was held, and no one stormed the capitol because they'd lost.