could do without consulting anyone’s calendar. Their questions were about my trip, not about when I’d return to help. I stayed on the call because I wanted to hear more.
I knew their new arrangement was working because the children were cared for and Daniel and Claire were managing their own plans. That didn’t mean every day was easy for them. It meant difficulty no longer became my assignment. I could help on a day I chose to help, with a clear request and an honest answer.
After the call
