It has been an eventful weekend full of the predictable and the unpredictable. Both of which have caused me to better appreciate what I've got.
To start, it was Rob's birthday, and his parents came to visit. Rob's brother also moved in with us temporarily this past week. During our weekend of celebration we rescued a lost blind Yorkie in the dark and rain--after nearly hitting him on the road-- and returned him to his very grateful owner.
My not so little brother turned twenty-nine and my older brother (the one I adored--still do actually-- and was very nearly physically attached to from birth to at least five) fell off a roof and broke his back. He will heal with time and therapy, but it opened my eyes to how fragile our lives are and how little control we sometimes have.
I have come to realize that it's when things go wrong that you suddenly realize how great you had things. Not that I haven't realized this past year how lucky and blessed I have been. As my life has seemed so unaffected by the things that others struggle with, I have often said to Rob, "It worries me when things go so well. It can't last forever."
And nothing has gone wrong. . .at least not for me specifically. So does it count when you learn to appreciate what you've got from others misfortune? I feel a little guilty, like I need to give back to make up for my life going so well.
I am a firm believer of positive thinking. That you can be happy no matter your circumstances if you choose to be. I know people who have proven this theory. But I don't think I can really claim to be one. Because it is easy to choose to be happy when there is much to be happy about. I can only hope that when I need to be, I will be as strong as I like to think I am.
Monday, October 6, 2008
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I'm so sorry to hear about your brother! I hope he heals quickly.
OH, no about your brother! OUCH. Poor guy. I'm glad the damage wasn't worse.
It's good to appreciate where you are in life and what you have. And I think that helps. Positive thinking helps too.
I keep waiting for my life to get to the point where I'm really happy and content...and I realized I'd better appreciate where I am now, because things could always be worse. I wish they were better but they could be worse. Make sense?
Sending warm wishes to your brother & your family... went through the whole falling off of the roof this summer with my husband... I know we are blessed..it could have been so much worse!
Thanks for sharing the bloggy love today on my big SITS day!
yeah---when you have no choice, you can find the positive in any situation! I'm so sorry to hear about your brother though.
You know the old hymn: because I have been given much, I too must give---because things are so good in your life right now, you get to be one of the "giving" ones. It's a good place to be :)
Glad your brother is ok. I will keep him in my prayers for quick healing!
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