This weekend was a long one for me, and by long, I don't mean extended. I spent a lot of time alone. The kids were at their dad's house, so it was quiet here. Most of us have been at that point of needing some quiet, but this weekend for me was almost too quiet. On Saturday, I didn't leave my house at all. I spent a lot of time resting, due to pain issues with my back. And even more time was spent reflecting over this past year. I easily could have slipped into a state of despair or depression, and believe me when I say I was close. Life has been hard this past year, as we have faced many difficult changes. I went from being married to my high school sweetheart, to facing the long hard journey of divorce. It hasn't been an easy road to travel. And in fact was not a choice I made. But that being said, it is still a reality. This, on top of raising 4 beautiful children that God has entrusted me with, has made life even more difficult. Life is HARD! And sometimes it gets me down.....but God is constantly there. He surrounds me with what I need to make it through each hard bump in the road, and for this I am thankful. He has supplied every need, whether it be the food we eat, the clothes we wear, or the friends that step into our path, at just the right moment. Life is hard, but God is good!
Take a look at the lyrics to this song.....it basically says it all...
Pam Thum lyrics - Life Is Hard (God Is Good)
Glad you didn't fall into the depth's of despair. It is easy to do and I am often tempted.
ReplyDeletehang in, chin up, buck up, things will get better, this is just a moment in time, eat some chocolate, dance like no one's watching, tomorrow will be brighter,... have i missed any of the usual platitudes?
ReplyDeletejust call me & i'll tell you about pooping my pants at walmart. that should cheer you up!
LIfe is hard, but at the risk of sounding like a greeting card, it's the difficulties that make the accomplishments so satisfying. Hang in there, you definitely seem like you have your act together. I'm rooting for ya!
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