Sometimes love looks back
at what has been done
and what has been left undone.

Often trust looks ahead
at what is to come
and what will not come.

Always I am called to trust
and to be trusted.
This is massive loving.

My oldest daughter slips into her shoes
before slipping out the door
on her date with Dad.
She tells me,
“Have fun taking care of the little ones –
Remember: it’s hard, but they’re precious.”