In my teenage years, I went through a period where I was chronically ill. Doctors put me through a myriad of tests to try and solve the mystery of why my body was going through so many episodes of sickness and pain. To encourage me to endure the most difficult procedures, my mom promised me a trip to the hospital gift shop afterwards where I could pick something out for myself. It was something to look forward to on the other side of misery and unknowns. And though I didn’t always mention it beforehand, I hoped she would remember each time another test was scheduled. She did and I felt loved (thank you, Momma).Though this is an example of a small promise, you’ve probably had moments where someone promised you something much greater. Did that person fulfill his/her promise to you? How did that make you feel? Fulfilled promises build…