acceptance and denial

14 got a part in the school play, but not the part she wanted, which was, of course, the lead. But this year, as opposed to the two previous years, she decided to accept the lesser part with some grace and be in the play and learn what there is to learn in a minor part place. I was very pleased with this growth.

But last night, she came home and said that she felt like she was still going through the stages of grief, and not in the "right" order. I laughed. Not because she isn't going thro...