October 2010 – Sheryl O'Bryan

The Way It Is

I know what I should say . . . or at least what’s expected. Right now I can’t say those things.

Today you get a little bit of what looks like narcissism.

I don’t have a permanent smile. I’m not euphoric. My step isn’t perpetually bouncy.

I thought staying out of the Emergency Room was a great idea. My body and the stairs disagreed.

I want to get it right. Whatever it is, I want to make sure I do it well.

It’s my birthday! I thought perhaps we could try something new and different–a virtual birthday party.

In many ways my faith provides both the security I need to accept myself and the kick I need to move beyond myself.

Meet Angela, a 13 year old TCK from Africa.