"One of the things I've come to appreciate is how important it is to set aside time for reflection. Pick a time when life is quiet, when things aren't...urgent, and then think about what principles you want to use to guide your life. Then, when you have an urgent question, don't try to answer it directly. Instead ask, what principles are involved here? Upon what principles should I make my decision? You do that, you've got your question at God's level, the real God."I munched on a steaming hot. ‘There is nothing more that I could ever hope for … that if you’re ever pleased with me … if you’re ever happy with my service … and if you ever might wish to reward me, even though there would never be any need on your part to do so,’ he rushed to reassure her, ‘ … but if you did wish to do so … that you might grant me the privilege .., the honor … ‘ his voice lowered. ‘ … the precious gift … of being allowed …’ His voice further dropped to barely above a hoarse, awe laden whisper, ‘… to kiss’. "In a way. Debra just called me, as in our mother Debra. She wants tosee her granddaughter." Like hell she does," I yell, "I'll be right there!When I arrive at Beth and Anna's place, Beth is pacing back and forth,muttering obscenities under her breath, Anna is holding Elsie."Oh, Bianca, see if you can calm your sister down, she's been like thissince that phone call." I'll try, but you might have to calm me down first. I was just talkingabout our lousy parents with my girls when Beth called."I. By Friday evening I had the repaired jacket back and I took it with me to the hospital after my shift ended. Tiny was doing well. Except for a few nasty cuts and the resulting blood loss, there was nothing broken and no internal damage. He had been waiting for the final doctor’s ok to release signature on his forms and was otherwise ready to leave the hospital, so it was excellent timing. Upon seeing his Colors, more or less clean and reassembled, he nearly cried and gave me a huge bear hug.