Obligations

It is Sunday morning, and we should be in church right now... except, Tracee doesn't want to go, her mother wouldn't even imagine going, and my mom and dad just left after their quick visit.. All of this combined... we are not going... We are deviating from the norm... at least as defined by our recent history...

"Normal"
1 a. according with, constituting, or not deviating from a norm, rule, or principle
b. conforming to a type, standard, or regular pattern
2 occurring naturally and not because of disease, inoculation, or any experimental treatment
3 a. of, relating to, or characterized by average intelligence or development
b. free from mental disorder
c. characterized by balanced well-integrated functioning of the organism as a whole
4 a of a solution, having a concentration of one gram equivalent of solute per liter b. containing neither basic hydrogen nor acid hydrogen
c. not associated
d. having a straight-chain structure
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc

What does normal mean to you? What are your expectations of yourself and others? What is "normal" defines much of our context in interacting with our world.. I am hopeful that some of you will answer with ideas re: these areas
1. HOME/FAMILY
2. FRIENDS
3. WORK
4. CHURCH
5. GOD


Family news:
Tracee is feeling better(at least some) and we are beginning to adjust to the reality of our new life. The testing and injections are not the norm yet, but they will become that way in the near future. Relationships with neighbors and friends at HRBC are strengthening...what a blessing. Our support community is playing a major role in Tracee's recovery.. Strength is returning.. to all of us... As the shock of the past two weeks fades into memory, we are able to look forward to the future.. It will be exciting to see what God has in store...