The Village Shepherd
Worry!
Sermon
I remember as a teenager feeling extremely irritated when my parents stayed awake at night until I was in. I couldn't understand their worry, for of course I'd be all right! Neither could I understand their need to worry, for what difference could worrying about the situation make? They would be much better off just to get to sleep and see me in the morning.
Now I'm the one waiting for my family to come in, and feeling the familiar rise of anxiety if it gets later than expected.