Comfort

I am still thinking about those titles of Mary. The past few days have had some serious disappointments and have been difficult. Today, everything seemed brighter and there were small things that made my day one of joy. The weather is cooler, my students remembered what we did in the last class, some faculty lingered over lunch. We shared about current events but laughed some, too. I talked with Sr. Leslie who is making final vows Saturday and agreed to entertain her little nieces while adults decorate a hall. All small things but comforting. So I am thinking of Mary as "Comforter of the afflicted." And I say, "Pray for us."