Before I begin I want to write a disclaimer that the following is not being written to suggest that anyone is doing anything wrong.
But I'm wondering if the human race or just American culture has gotten off the track.
My best friend, may be the busiest person I have ever known. She has a husband, three kids, her own counseling practice, manages realty properties and church activities. Frankly, I don't know how she does it.
When she started counseling she had told me that if I ever had things to do that if I asked ahead of time I could come talk to her when needed. For awhile there I went to her office once a month. Well, apparently her practice has grown so much that she tells me no more often than not. Bothers me but she has to do what best for her.
Earlier this week I had asked for some time and she said no. I texted her (that's the main way we communicate now) that I was disappointed and her responding text was, "I wish I had time for ANYONE OR ANYTHING that isn't must do or a requirement."
Ever since reading that text Harry Chapin's song 'Cats in the Cradle' has been running through my mind.
And I have been thinking of my own experience growing up. I guess my brother, sister and I were lucky growing up. My Mom had a regular 9 to 5 job and my Dad was home most nights around 7-8. We pretty much saw our parents every day. I have heard that many people don't. I didn't appreciate what I had back then.
And this lead me to wondering if people being too busy for family and friends is the way God intended it to be.
From what I have seen and heard my parent's were a little bit younger than most who start having kids. It seems to me most have kids in their late 20's early 30's. And it seems to me that is when most people really into their careers.
It also seems to me that between the ages of 2-15 are when children need their parent need their parent's the most.
All of that seems to be a contradiction.
Which makes me wonder if that's the way things were intended to be. Somehow I doubt it.
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