Earlier today I wrote a very long post in which I ranted about All of The Things That Are Going Wrong in My Life Right Now. Believe me, there are so many things! It’s supposed to be a SUPER! HAPPY! TIME! (My husband started a new job today! A new job that he’s been needing for almost two years!) I’m supposed to feel joy and relief and gratitude. Instead, things are falling apart all around me.
However, since writing that post, neighbors have offered to help give my children rides to and from school. Old friends have offered to loan us a vehicle. Family members have stepped up to help (without being asked.)
My baby brother became a dad.
The anger and injustice I’ve felt is slowly melting away with each act of kindness from a friend, neighbor and family member. I’m reminded that even in the worst of times, I am surrounded by goodness, by kindness, by love.
Now, if only I could figure out a way to use all of that goodness to get my van to work again so I can go see my nephew, that would be awesome.
Car troubles suck. It’s really good that you are looking at all the positive. Congrats on becoming an Aunt again! Hope things get better for you soon.
damned cars refusing to run on goodwill and selfless gestures. Ours won’t run on it either.
I am always delighted to see a post from you pop up in my feed reader. And I am both sad and happy for you (sappy? has? Is there no good combo word?) for your smorgasboard. I hope it evens out on the plus side!
What an exquisite reversal of emotion. I’ll send up a wish that you get some mechanical serendipity.
This is a great post, and such a good reminder… I get bogged down too and then one of my kids does something amazing and I remember how awesome most stuff is.
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Trust me I know it’s hard to see the good through the bad – but it really is SO much better. Hugs, sister.
I’m happy for you that the clouds have moved apart. Hang in there.
It is very good when a very bad day can get turned around. Congratulations, auntie!