The lady at the checkout greeted me with the obligatory “How are you today?” as my handful of grocery items ran through the register. As I was in a hurry to get home, I quickly replied, “I’m doing alright, thanks.” I smiled. She smiled. I ran my card, and was on my way. As I loaded my groceries into the back of my car, the thought crossed my mind: That gal has no idea what a crazy day I’m having, how overwhelmed I feel, how much I’m struggling with patience– how I’m attempting to homeschool, feed my family, and keep up with laundry in a home that is under major reconstruction…while living in it with five young boys. “Alright” just doesn’t really cut it. But no sooner did I finish that thought when another thought countered: I have no idea what kind of day she is having either! Does SHE feel overwhelmed […]