Life is a juggling act. Living by three principles has blessed our life: First, focus on Christ. Second, share the work among all family members. Third, set limits. Working to provide for a family takes a large portion of time most days. Detlef learned to “set the limits” on what others could expect of him. As a newly-hired attorney, a senior partner in the firm required all staff to work through the weekend in order to meet a Monday morning deadline. Detlef said he would work until midnight on Saturday and arrive back at the office at the beginning of Monday morning, but he would not work on Sunday. The senior partner said, “We will see if you still have a job.” Detlef prayed about the work and diligently prepared his part. By about 8 pm Saturday evening the partner announced that most of the staff could go home. There was just a little to finish up and only a few would need to stay. They could easily complete the work before Monday morning. In later years when clients wanted to meet with him on weekends, he informed them that he had a previous appointment that he could not reschedule. He then gave them other options when he would be available. Using “business language,” rescheduling these meetings was accepted without question. He was able to attend children’s concerts, sporting events, and anniversary “dinners out.” Individually and as a family, we have been greatly blessed for consistent adherence to the above three principles.