"Yes, and no." David set the dough back in the bowl and put it into a sunny spot to rise, then went to wash his hands. "Suffering brings me closer to God. I should not have said suffering- I am not suffering. Self-denial- feeling the discomfort and rising above it- strengthens my spirit. I need strength right now."
He grabbed a hand towel to dry his hands, and turned back to look at his daughter. He didn't know if she would understand what he was saying or not.