November 22
I awake with a headache across the back of my head which is not a normal location for me (plus I am usually the creator of headaches). The large swelling along the back of my jaw feels even worse. Quite a kick that girl has. I wonder aloud, “I think my jaw may be broken.” My daughter is worried but I remind her that it was an accident and I will be alright.
It reminds me of the many times in life I have accidently hurt someone. I am always sorry but I want to ask for their forgiveness. I cannot walk around and pretend it did not happen. Asking for forgiveness is an important part of moving forward but more importantly it is your statement that you are truly sorry and that you are remorseful for what you have done. You admit you were wrong, sorry you did it, and you will do your best not to let it happen again.
I explain to my precious daughter that I accept her apology. I know she is sorry and she will do her best not to beat up her dear old Dad in the future. I also know that we are all human and we make mistakes big and small. When we can’t accept imperfection in others I hope we can live up to our own high standards.
“To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.”
--Lewis B. Smedes
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