Peg Kerr's Journal

I think moving towards recognition of myself as a human being rather than a human doing is one of the most fulfilling things in my life. Because whenever I get stressed and think I've failed, I have to realize that failing at something doesn't make ME a failure. And what we do changes over time, who we are doesn't change. I don't think you need to worry about a mass defriending (well, maybe, I don't really know) because I think most of us read your journal because we are interested in you and your life, not because we expect you to be doing something for us, or giving something to us. I'm so pleased to be included in your life in some small way, and I can't believe how long I've been reading your journal. I was just thinking the other day about how you sent me a postcard one summer at camp, and I was shocked because it's been so many years since I was at camp long enough for people to send me mail, and I doubt you even remember that, but I remember thinking it was such a kind thing to do. And that is how I usually think of you--as someone thoughtful and kind, trying to do what is best for herself, and her family, and struggling with the human condition in a meaningful way. So I think I'll stick around.