Overwhelmed

Are you okay?

We had a family guest visiting from the old country. As we sat on the beach together, she asked a simple question:

“How are you guys doing? Are you okay?”

I hesitated. I wasn’t sure how to answer. We’re doing okay… but you know.

That question lingered. It opened the door to talking about life, about the pressures that weigh on us, the stress of the ongoing…