On taking care of Serenity
I'm doing all right so far in taking care of Serenity. She is a joy to have around, very cooperative and desirous to please in all things. Still, a 5 year old is quite a lot of work, especially since it has been some time since I had to take anyone else's needs into account on a daily basis.
Today I'm at work and Mike is taking care of her, that was very nice of him!
I had an offer from one of our residents here at the condos, Sheridan, to watch her in her home if I need to bring her in to work with me for any reason! People are so nice. :-)
It is very difficult maintaining my sense of curmudgeonly skepticism and bitterness that I have cultivated for so many years, especially now when people insist on being kind, helpful and just plain nice. Really it isn't fair at all!
Sheridan was also willing to try and get Serenity into a private school here, Hamlin, with a scholarship no less. I turned that down because it would involve me bringing her to San Francisco every day, including my days off :-) I think the Dublin schools are pretty good anyway, and I've got the day care thing lined up now too so I think things are going to work out quite well.
So far all is well, the Lord is giving me strength and patience and helpful people all around. Thanks be to God!