Yesterday, we felt like Alexander in the cathartic book that speaks to how we all feel sometimes.

By the grace of God, my dad actually had a very good day. It was just that the youngest was struggling with something at school and it really got to me to the point of having a debilitating migraine.

But as the mom said in the book, sometimes days are just like that.

Today, I was able to encourage my dad in occupational therapy and then spend time with the youngest. He listened to the aforementioned book, in fact, and we just spent time together.

I can’t solve his problems. But I can just be with him. I am trying to be a listening ear. I hope he has the courage to tell me what is bothering him so that I can contact the correct people to help.

In the meantime, I hope he knows how much we love him unconditionally.

UPDATE: We worked hard today to fill his cup. We put a rose at my mom’s grave. We went to a park by a river. We went to our favorite store and won a $20 gift certificate for snacks. Although we had a very, very, very frustrating time after we got back, we took a beat and reset: Together, we made shake and bake chicken, the easiest and most satisfying way to make it, in my opinion. And we had dinner mostly together. We put away clothes and played games. And now, we are about to go to bed. But first, we are going to play the Bible on Audiobook and have a mental moment, hopefully. I know it’s a long shot for him to go to school tomorrow, but I pray that he wakes up with confidence and strength, as my friend prayed for him tonight, and sets his mind on being the best student and best friend he can be.