Concern

I am concerned about a few things. For example: I am concerned about my children. Are they okay? Do they have enough to eat? Are the grandkids okay? Do then know me? Do they remember me? Am I being a good dad, g-pa, husband? Will my kids make a difference in the world, will I? Will I be a good leader? Will I be a good manager? Will I be a good president next year in Rotary? Will I be the one to screw up a good thing? Will my kids like me? Will the love me? Will they listen to me? Will I listen to them? Am I doing a good job at work? Am I a good son? Will I carry on the Porter name with pride? Will I stain that good name? Do I plan on doing the things that concern me?, No, but I am human. I strive to do my best at everything but will that be enough? Will I be there always for my children, grandchildren, wife, mother? Will I make the right choices? Will I repent fast enough when I make incorrect choices? Will I have the humility to make amends and ask forgiveness? Will I be welcomed back "home" from where we all come? Will I endure to the end? Will I do enough? Is this all? Am I destined for a life of mediocrity? Will I make a difference? I would like to think that Yes, I would, will and am making a difference. My wife is wonderful, she inspires me to be better each day. My kids are making good decisions for the most part. They are progressing. They count on me. Am I a good son? I try. With all these people cheering me on, with all these people depending on me, with all these people setting examples for me and expecting me to be an example, should I be concerned Yes, because I am fallible but my concern keeps me striving forward. I would be concerned about not being concerned. It is good for me to be concerned.