It has been a challenging week, with some very real ministry and personal challenges and disappointments.  Some weeks are like this, aren’t they? We found out some really hard news about a dear friend; faced some personnel challenges at Nozomi Project (this is not new, of course!);  received some criticism about our team;  felt disappointed by a friend…  It all added up and I just couldn’t hold it together.  Last night while cooking dinner I had to cry for a bit.  Olivia was nearby and asked what I needed.  A hug!   Later that night I was reminded of a favorite verse from Romans 12:12.  Three key things that can guide us through tough weeks.