In Chapter 3, we learn that one of George's favorite things to do is read to his children before bedtime. Even with all of the negative things he is dealing with, this activity appears to be the bright spot in his days.
For me, the ride home from school every afternoon with my oldest son is one such moment. No matter what has transpired, good or bad, during my work day, this drive gives me 10-12 minutes to focus on him. He gets undivided attention, which is normally tough with his 5 year old brother and 2 year old sister. I get to put my issues aside for awhile and be an active listener to the things he experienced that day.
What simple pleasures do you have in your life that you look forward to, no matter how bad your day has been?
Monday, September 30, 2013
Chapter 2
George fails to see the "gift" he was given by getting his flat tire. Many people believe that "things happen for a reason". What are some examples from your personal experiences that fit this saying?
Chapter 1
George's experience with the flat tire reminded me of our first few days of school this year when the old copy machines stopped working, and our new copy machines had not arrived. Much like a flat tire, our copier situation was a major inconvenience, yet we were powerless to fix the problem ourselves. What other issues come up at school that are similar to this?
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