When you just want to get back to normal and can’t imagine that the challenge you’re going through could lead to something far better than you could ever imagine.

When love of a dog reminds you of the love of God.

When you are definitely not prepared for Christmas (or possibly anything else) and you wonder if the very act of being underprepared is trying to tell you something.

When you’ve worked hard on your plans only to have the unexpected completely derail them.

When you’d rather rub hot sauce in your eyeballs than ask for help.

When you’re stuck in the middle and aren’t sure how things will turn out…or even how to talk about them in the moment.

When you feel as though you have nothing left to offer.

When we, as adults, still need some parenting.

When we have unanswered prayers that lead to unwanted feelings.

When you measure and remeasure love, on the large scale and the small.