Life’s Ups and Downs

Safety, security, and a sense of calm. We all want these things. When our sense of order is turned upside down, it’s not easy, and yet we cannot control all life events. My family experienced our own unforeseen event last week when my 88-year-old mother took a very bad fall and broke her hip. Of course, I feel the gamut of emotions over this event: sorrow, fear, and compassion.