thinkin' and strugglin'

whew. what a week.  and it's just thursday.  but wow, it's been the toughest week I've had in a while.  mentally tough, the kind of hard that would be easier if I had more patience, energy, and faith in people.  and i'm working on the patience, part.  last night was wonderful.  talking with my staff about God and life and struggles and pain, but also beauty and restoration.  so needed.  and suddenly the night just got better.