Does it make a difference?

For sure.

Especially if it involves little humans and the word train.

To end that word with ed gives temporary relief to the urgent task at hand, but likely will yield disastrous results long term.

To end that word with ing may seem discouraging, and the task may look like it will never end.

And that’s the truth of it. 

It never ends.

And in a way, that is encouraging.

Because we always have the chance then, if we choose to take it, to improve on yesterday and seed hope for tomorrow.

Hang in there, young parents, schoolteachers.

Settle in for the long haul and enjoy the little moments each day with your little human.

Before you know it, the hardest part will be behind you and all you’ll have to claim are the memories.

(Thanks for the good visit today, Wes.)