Faithful SUN: My Mom Has Faith Now

Some Days Ago

Last Tuesday, my family was supposed to have a dinner party. My mom ended up canceling because she felt sick. I cancelled too and planned to rest at home. That's when Amanda called.

Negotiation

A: You should meet me at Panera, pick up Graciana, drive to Seven Hills and see your mom

P: I was going to rest

A: You should see your mom

P: She's sick

A: You should go

P: Yes dear

I Saw My Mom

She wasn't feeling well. Maybe I'll say more about that another time. Her and I started talking about deep stuff. She mentioned that she's about to be making a will. Okay. Then faith came up. She said she's been avoiding faith because she wants to avoid death. We cried. She continued, "I wouldn't even know where to begin with faith." I suggested prayer. I explained everything. She said yes.

Faithful Friend

My mom has questions and wants a friend. I set her up with a lady who said she'd love to get to know my mom. They're supposed to be meeting today. I talked to my mom on the phone about it. She was excited. I said, "Are you sure?" She said yes.

Conclusion

Solitary confinement is a punishment for a reason. No one wants to be alone. Life is better with others. Togetherness is key.

Practical Suggestions

• Look at your to-do list today

• Bring someone along with you

• Fight the criticisms in your head

• Adding someone makes things slower

• Adding someone means I've got to talk to them all day

• Adding someone means we have to awkwardly split the check at lunch

• Adding someone will be good for you. Especially if it's your mom

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