Work is... meaningful not because it alone provides the meaning of life, but precisely because it is limited by the goal of rest and joy in existence. The Sabbath does not simply interrupt work. Rather, work is understood and defined through the Sabbath. ("The right to Meaningful Work" in On Human Dignity, p.41)

...So back to Henry...
Before, my work was its own goal. And while I know that the novelty will wear off (terrible as that sounds) and there will be times when work becomes its own goal again, I have found another point of all this. In all my work, in meeting expectations, I anticipate this relationship. I look forward to seeing him, holding him, sharing his space. And in my rest, when I cease from my work, I get to celebrate and rejoice in relationship.
It’s not that I’ve achieved something. Of course I’ll still find ways to forget what I’ve learned, especially throughout the week. But if nothing else, I have gained a different perspective... God’s work wasn’t about work it’s about relationships... In the same way that I sometimes find myself distracted in my work because I’m anxious to go be with Henry, I can imagine God distracted in God’s work of creation, anxious for Sabbath, where God can “experience” God’s creation.
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We love you so much! What a wonderful father you are. And I can't imagine doing this life without you. :)
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