Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your
paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my
hope is in you all day long.
—Psalm 25:4-5
“Tell me the best part and the worst part of your day,” I
introduced the favorite mealtime ritual that invited my children to share.
One by one they described the highs and lows of their day,
which opened the door to meaningful conversation and opportunities to encourage
and praise and counsel.
Years have passed since that time, and I have to admit I
miss those days. I miss mothering—and I miss those faces that circled my table.
Last night I went to dinner with a friend and engaged him
in the high-low conversation. I listened as he described his “low” part of the
day that occurred at work. In the end the “low” became a “high” and I concurred
that he did the right thing. Then the tables were turned (no pun intended…well,
maybe), and it was my turn to share.
