Forgiveness and bologna sandwiches

I think I have been overthinking the concept of forgiveness, thinking it had to be some spiritual event and certainly had to result in an epiphany of kindhearted feelings on my part.  Lately, I'm thinking it's much simpler.

Forgiveness is...doing something nice for my husband when he's just shown me his oh-so-human side.

Forgiveness is...allowing every day to be a new day for my children.

Forgiveness is...giving friends the same grace I hope they will give me when I need it.

Forgiveness is...making bologna sandwiches for Tractor Man.*

Forgiveness is...meaning it when I tell him to have a great day.

Forgiveness is...knowing God has my future under control, and I don't need to hold onto the anger.

Forgiveness is...knowing that God can handle the justice part, and I don't need to.

Forgiveness is...remembering that I am one of those Jesus was referring to when he said, "Father, forgive them.  They know not what they do."

I don't have it all figured out, but I think being open to learning is all that is required here...


*Tractor Man...used interchangeably for the man who drove the tractor that hit Brian, and also for the farmer that owns the tractor.