Between this and “actions determine outcome” these two sayings are our house motto. It’s difficult when somebody chooses to do something that will affect their life for a long time when they didn’t have to. There was a choice to be made and sometimes the human side of us takes over. I already made it through teenage kids once!!! Sadly, some people even if they are told over and over that there are consequences still choose the wrong path. I think of Peter who denied the Christ three times. Not once, but three times. Granted after he realized what he had done he was sorrowful and repented, and wept some bitter tears too. I can’t imagine doing any of that, however, because I am certainly not perfect how many times have I done something similar in my actions? Not outright deny Jesus, but left an impression that I was not a follower of Christ. If I had to guess I would say more than three at least. Life is certainly not easy and yes, I do get very upset. Knowing full well that Heavenly Father looks down on me and understands me and knows of the pressures I am under, I am sure that as long as I turn that boat around and come unto Him that all will be made right. Believe it or not I am much like the prodigal son myself, we all are!!