Coping
The past couple of weeks have been nothing short of DRAMA. Two misunderstandings, one showdown, one muggery, one battered victim, all rolled into one. That’s how dramatic it was.
And I still managed to read two mystery novels to completion. The thing was, I realised that real life IS stranger than fiction. I read ferociously to escape this crazy world that is mine for a while. Reading about other peoples’ problems and bafflement about dead bodies that insist on turning up when you least expect it made me instantly grateful that there are no dead bodies embroiled in my dramatic couple of weeks.
Also, having friends who understand helped an awful lot. I know that I’m not alone.
If I can endure for this minute
Whatever is happening to me,
No matter how heavy my heart is
Or how dark the moment may be-
If I can remain calm and quiet
With all the world crashing about me,
Secure in the knowledge God loves me
When everyone else seems to doubt me-
If I can but keep on believing
What I know in my heart to be true,
That darkness will fade with the morning
And that this will pass away, too-
Then nothing in life can defeat me
For as long as this knowledge remains
I can suffer whatever is happening
For I know God will break all of the chains
That are binding me tight in the darkness
And trying to fill me with fear-
For there is no night without dawning
And I know that my morning is near.
…Helen Steiner Rice
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Oh dear! Hope you are feeling much better and getting a good rest during this two-day holiday period, dearie. Sounds like you could do with some time away to recuperate from life :(
Thanks, dearie *hugs* The past two days of hols have been a wonderfully refreshing time. Hope yours was great, too!
Wait… That first paragraph, all real right? Happened to you? If so, hope you’re doing alright ..
Oh… on first reading, I thought those things happened to around you. I hope you weren’t referring to personal experiences…..
Gam zeh ya’avor.
Glad you enjoyed your hols, dearie! Spent whole of Tuesday with my mom and, err, overdosed a bit on the togetherness… slept most of Wednesday (woke at 5pm!!) and then went for dinner with mom & uncle’s family — more togetherness! haha.
Bro’s wedding this weekend! So excited. Hope the singing performance won’t turn into a comedy segment :P
Merv & Paul, most of the stuff happened to me. The mugging & battery happened to me mom :(
Irene, I’m sure you’ll sing the house down (and I mean it in a very good way). BTW, have you found the dress yet?
Oh dear! Is your mom okay??
In the end I bought a two-piece. Gold cheongsam blouse and long black beaded skirt ;) Thanks for the vote of faith! :D
She’s recovering slowly – finds it hard to walk now :( Pls pray for her complete healing, thanks!
Wow, sounds like a snazzy combi. I like two-piece bajus. Can mix and match with others for a completely new look!
Oh dear, your poor mom. I do hope she’ll be fully mobile again soon. Praying…
Thanks for praying, dearie. She’s not in pain when she walks now but still walking slowly.
Oh no! I’m really sorry about mamaKitty, and will pray for her this hour!
Thanks, Mark for praying :)