The humans talk sometimes about “easing in” to things. After a time of rest, they are often overwhelmed if they are suddenly inundated with demands and difficult tasks. This is not the way of angels, of course, for whom work is bliss. But I understand the desire to avoid an abrupt transition from rest into challenge.
My newest assignment is not only a provisional case, but also involved in a different relationship that has been ongoing for many years. She has reached a point in her life where she is ready to move on, but the man she has been with all that time has no direction for his life. This, as you might imagine, has caused conflict between them.
Pamela Volk is a lovely girl, just a few years out of college, wanting to be a teacher. She has come through a great deal of struggle recently with her family, who have distanced themselves from her. Despite the pain of this, she has remained optimistic, and even continues to reach out to those of her relations who are still open to her. The difficulties in the past, however, have made her lean hard on her steady boyfriend, Rohan, who has been with her through all of it. Now that matters are fragmenting between them, she will need help.
Danit has advised me to go slowly. Pamela and Rohan could make it work between them, but only if Rohan makes a choice and a commitment which he has avoided for some time. I am to work with both of them, but my primary concern is Pamela, who has a wonderful capacity to make a difference in many young lives. If I must, I will encourage her to leave Rohan and find someone new. That, of course, will be the more difficult path, but if it is the right one, I must guide her to it.
It is a tricky assignment, and I am pleased that my seniors have such trust in me. I must go now to meet with Pamela, but I will write again tomorrow with my assessment of her.