How to love

I'm wrestling with this question tonight. I had to deal with a particularly difficult situation with an employee today. I also started reading Love Wins. I feel like a paradox. It is difficult for me to keep the best interest of my organization and the best interest of my employees in mind when the two are in conflict with one another. I struggle with the application of loving people in the right way sometimes. How do I show love when there is no other option left to handle my employee's actions? Sometimes bad news just can't be wrapped in love gift wrap. Any suggestions?

Just Playin'

I keep playing around with the design of my new page but I think I have it now! Please forgive the large Christmas tree in the background of the picture. This is the best family pic I have to boast at this time. It was some kind of Monday today. On my list of unfinished business: research curriculum, research grant, write grant, write checks, file employee absences, run, investigate discipline issue. List of items accomplished: I ate two oatmeal creme pies for breakfast! It was a good day!

A couple of recent pictures of the girls on a day hike: