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Sharb 
It's been a long hard week. Being with a friend through the death of her mother has given me the opportunity to grieve my mother's passing over 2 years ago. Mom's death and the way the family acted caused so much havoc in our family that healthy grieving was put on the back burner. Being able to comfort G. gave me the chance to feel some of my own loss and let God comfort me in that. Still it's painful and adds to the physical pain I'm dealing with.
In thinking about goals, I've realized that one thing I don't believe I'm going to do is continue working on education. I finished my parish lay ministry certification last fall and have gone back this semester to finish my associates degree but I am just exhausted from working full time, going to class two nights a week and my ministry duties. My classes are easy but still take time. I just don't think I could handle going to school for my bachelors and working full time. I think I'll maybe take some courses for advancement in areas I need training in.
This next week, I'm setting aside one night for nothing but rest. Two are devoted to class and one is for Bible study. By Friday, I'll be ready for early bed.
