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Crying out to the Pain Mender, Planet-Keeper

I wonder if they were going to look at the planets.

We set up the telescope, peering towards the western sky, having anticipated the sight of Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus, and Mars. Lined up near the moon, a stunning display.

I had wanted to feel small. Wanted the kids to feel small, because only in our smallness can we forget ourselves, feel wonder, welcome joy and peace.

We’ve been planning it, looking forward to this, and I wonder if … continue reading