In joining the Facebook Family, I've come across some friends from high school and even middle school that I have not talked to in a good 11 or so years. It's an interesting little journey, I must say and in doing so, today I have gained some perspective.
Brian and I are once again going through an identity crisis of sorts - trying to decide where our lives should be heading. This "unknowingness" gives me severe anxiety from time to time! Some people are more "go with the flowish" - I am not. I'm working on it, but it really just makes me rather uneasy. The Marines papers have not been signed and there is a chance that they may never be signed. We're at a crossroads and we have some big decisions to make.
The point of this post is that I can sometimes get so lost in my own self pity that it's hard to recognize just how lucky we are. I came across an old friend from my Fees Middle School days on Facebook. He and his wife had a baby girl not too long ago. She passed away at 7 months old due to a heart defect. The amount of pain and anguish must be unimaginable. Yet, he writes about loving his life and his wife and all of the things that they do still have. He's also got a blog if you'd like to read some of his inspiring, yet tear jerking words.
http://www.benlambfriendofamerica.blogspot.com/
12.09.2008
Perspective
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I just put my make-up on, and now it's running down my face because of that blog! What a beautiful couple. It's so easy for me to dwell on the silly negatives in my life, and there are people who have experienced such devastating things who still have so much optimism and faith...Thanks for that link, it was a reminder to be more grateful and smile more that I needed.
You and Brian are wonderful and I know you'll figure it all out. Keep on keepin' on, right? (That's what I tell myself everyday, haha)
I'm glad Nina has learned to comment about this stuff on other people's blog, you know with her last landlord reading hers and being all psycho. And Jessica, I'm pregnant and didn't even cry! And I got teary eyed watching Desperate Housewives the other night! Way to make me feel like a bad person. You might want to look into waterproof makeup though... sounds like it wouldn't be wasted on you!
And Karin, so what's going on now? Is Brian not wanting to join the Marines or are you having second thoughts? Now is the time to have them and figure it out though. Call me if you want, we can talk about direction and things. And I am just way too fun to talk to if I do say so myself!
Actually, Zachary was in town this weekend and was literally in tears begging us not to do it... and then Brian got stuck on the phone for an hour with other Colorado friends basically offering up their houses and jobs for us to not do it! We're having serious second thoughts!
I am soo not 'go with the flowish' either. Have no fear things always work out but don't feel bad that you are a planner, it really is a great quality if you ask me. It drives Brett crazy sometimes though because I am always reconfiguring my 5 year plan! haha
:( So sad. You are right that it is so easy to feel sorry for yourself over stupid mundane things. Things like this do remind me of what I have to be thankful for. Little C is napping right now, but I just want to go pick him up and hug him. I am so blessed.
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