The question is posed “Why Bother?” Why should I bother with my hikes? I simply do not have to do them. Why do I bother visiting people that are so unlike me? I don’t have to? Why do I bother attempting to reach my kids? Their mom has blocked me for years. Why do I strive to reconcile with my wife? She shows no love for me, the Lord, or any desire for reconciliation? So why bother? The answer is in the voicemail.

Dorothy-Jane, I will bother, and I will continue to pursue reconciliation with you!