We often take for granted the ordinary things of every day life, but these are often what we long for in times following tragedy. When we are beset by tragedy we can find comfort in doing the little things. These include taking care of our families and ourselves; making and meeting schedules; cooking a meal; washing dishes; filling out forms; making phone calls to follow up on business items – you get the idea. In these ordinary activities, though, we discover there is much comfort. They take us away from ourselves, and our troubles, for a short time, so that our time can be other-focused.