Tired Choices

I'm home alone tonight. I was just too worn out from my very busy schedule of late to accompany my wife to The Church of the Annunciation to venerate the Sitka Icon of the Mother of God. I question my decision and wonder if it is physical or spiritual tiredness that is keeping me at home. I don't know. The problem with wondering about things like this is that it gets you nowhere. It is navel-gazing at its worst. The best approach to life it seems is to make as good a decision as you can, and then eagerly dive into the consequences with humility and a good attitude. I think that kind of approach pleases God. Of course, humility and good attitudes are not exactly my strong suits. But maybe my wife will pray for me tonight while gazing into the Virgin's eyes. In fact, I know I can count on it - and believe me, I don't take that for granted.