The response surprised me. I truly thought she had made significant progress in learning to cope with the various stresses of life.
Our backgrounds are different. She didn’t have family teaching her assessment and coping skills during her formative years, but she has been working hard to overcome areas that have held her back along the way.
She’s done really well in lots of situations, but then it was as if she basically ran out of gas. The decision-making shifted, and she gave in to her fears and insecurities.
Did I let her down? Was I not around enough once she seemed to have a handle on life? Had I slacked on my prayers for her growth? What could I have done better to keep her motivated, encouraged and moving forward?
Learning from others
Observing how others cope with life keeps me evaluating my own coping and mentoring skills. I’m continually looking to improve in all areas and love to share what I’m learning when others are interested.
It also means so much to me when others are willing to share what they are learning and how they are growing.
What guidance would you share from your experience?
EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was written by Jennifer Davis Rash, president and editor-in-chief of TAB Media Group. This editorial will appear in the November 6 edition of The Baptist Paper. Click here to subscribe.
