- Tears of regret for things I should have done but did not do, for things I did but should not have done, for things I did but could have done better
- Tears of sadness for the state of the world, for the hate and dehumanization I see every day on social media, for lost and damaged friendships, for friends and family who do not love Jesus
- Tears of frustration for my inability to calm myself and my lack of faith when things fall apart
- Tears of resentment towards my sisters who have hurt me and betrayed me, shunned me, and have no responsibility or even desire to help us, and towards my brother for needing me to help him
- Tears of confusion with today's convoluted bureaucracies in education, health, and social services when those things should be simplified to allow equal access to all
- Tears of anger towards believers who spew hate at those who are different, especially nonbelievers clinging to sin, when instead believers should be loving them instead of pushing them away
- Tears of shame for my actions and words and thoughts that are anything but Christ-like
- Tears of hopelessness when I continue to hit wall after wall
- Tears of anxiety when faced with more than three things to do a day
- Tears of grief over the loss of our parents, and the loss of my family
But then...
- Tears of thankfulness to my husband for his support and love even through hard times
- Tears of joy when I think of my beautiful daughters and the wonderful women they have become
- Tears of happiness every time one of my granddaughters calls me and wants to talk to me
- Tears of amazement over God's faithfulness in answering my prayers
- Tears of love for my husband as I lay in his arms every night
- Tears of pride for the children I tutor, children who work so hard to overcome their challenges
- Tears of wonder for the beauty and majesty surrounding me
- Tears of joy for my salvation and assured place with God for eternity
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