We’ve all been there. One moment you’re confidently juggling work, family, and spiritual activities, and the next, you’re sitting in an empty Kingdom Hall wondering why no one else showed up for the service group what was actually changed for the C.O. visit. Managing a busy family’s schedule is like trying to herd cats—except the cats have extracurricular activities, meeting assignments, and a penchant for mischief.
The Comedy of Calendar Errors
Let me share a couple of stories that might sound amusingly familiar.1
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Monday, 7:00 AM: My husband rushes into the kitchen, panic-stricken.
“Did you pack my lunch?”
“Why would I? You’re off today,” I reply confidently.
He raises an eyebrow. “Pretty sure my boss expects me at the convention center in an hour.”
“Convention? I thought that was next week!”
It wasn’t.
A Tale of Two Appointments
Wednesday, 3:00 PM: I confidently stroll into the dentist’s office with my son, Danilo, only to be met with puzzled looks.