Promises

I broke a promise.

Last summer I promised to take my kids to Waterworld. I fully intended to do so, and even purchased tickets in advance. But then one child went on choir tour, all three went to camp, we went on our family vacation, visited family out of state…where I broke my wrist. My cast was like a personal sauna, and I couldn't tolerate a full day in the sun. We didn't go to Waterworld.

I'm not alone. We've all broken promises. Sometimes due to circumstances beyond our control, sometimes ...