my mother-in-law just sent me an essay on raising kids, by anna quindlen, and this line was good:
"Raising children is presented at first as a true-false test, then becomes
multiple choice, until finally, far along, you realize that it is an endless
essay. No one knows anything."
an essay. i love it.
Monday, June 8, 2009
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Alas, I can't comment on this insight as a parent, but I think this is similar to the evolution of my understanding of my own life as a Christian. I suspect a similar measure of relief ensues upon letting go of having to be the correct answer. Whew.
isn't that about the enfolding of life in general?
true/falses and multiple choices are too tricky anyway. essays have a chance to justify themselves.
unfolding
I like: "No one knows anything."
amen.
(::wavewave:: from SanAntonio, as we journey north...)
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