Without going into detail,
because it’s not my story to tell…
Sometimes horrible things happen in a life
that we have no control over. ..
things you didn’t see coming at all.
Many of us know all too well that a life can go sideways in 60 seconds or less.
If you ever find yourself in a situation where
things look bleaker than bleak,
I will give you the words that you should conjure…
this is what an ICU nurse once said to me..
“No matter what you are facing… there is always HOPE.
You just have to BELIEVE. “
Sounds too simple, doesn’t it?
At the time I clung to every single word coming out of her mouth,
At the time I clung to every single word coming out of her mouth,
because it was my lifeline. I let her know that later.
But besides all that… she was absolutely right.
It’s hard to see when you’re in the dark hole of
despair and frightened beyond the beyond.
Believe it though, because it’s true.
Things are going well with these two…..
he’s the seasoned school teacher
and she’s the eager student.
LIFE… is good.
I know that "rug pulled out from under me feeling" very well. I guess it's just called life, but I've learned that the sun indeed comes up everyday. Right now our family is facing the big C, a cousin is fighting the battle. Everything else we can cope with, except illness. Enjoy each day and the blessings of family… you know the secret well Karen!
What wise, wise words! I see them applied in SO many situations.
Been there. As many of us. Thank You for these words! The simplest wisdoms are usually the best ones.
ah, yes…..life can go sideways in 60 seconds or less……pretty much describes how my head hit that rock last 8/11/11, and how since then, my life has indeed gone sideways.
But I do have hope, and every day the sun comes up.
I do believe. I can get better. There is life after this.
Amen.
Lovely to see her thriving! And you too!! What doesn't kill us just makes us stronger but that doesn't make it easy going through it at the time, does it?
It really is! We just need to let it love on us a bit.
Makes the 'hard-to-handle' stuff just a tad more handleable.
Great words of wisdom. We all hang by a thread, and that can change in a flash. When it does we do have to believe and have hope. Here's too a good upcoming week. ((((hugs)))
I know those times all too well. But I also know how life keeps going and can be so very good again. A girl and her horse….so much love and bonding to fill the heart and soul.
Yes…life is good and there is always hope!
Love the saying! !!! Im glad that beautiful horse is working out good! Have a wonderfull! !!
thanks for passing on the words of wisdom. never know who/when/why we'll need them…
Oh I do know how hard it is to believe sometimes, and you can hardly breath you are so scared, but Hope and Believe is all you have. Beautiful post. Hugs, Marty
Oh, I can so relate! I'm hanging onto hope right now,yes, by a thread– but today I feel like I'm unraveling! All issues with adult kids — all 3 of them at the same time! Heaven help me! I mean it!
Thanks for that reminder! So nice to hear that K and her new buddy are doing so well!
Simple words, but so powerful. Life is good!
I so totally understand this post. Believing is sometimes your only lifeboat in the storm. I have learned that lesson recently and hold it close to my heart.
XO,
Jane
You know I take those words to heart and I think they bear repeating- so glad you shared them here today. THEY look fabulous together!
Hope is about the only thing that's kept me going, when things have been bleak. Without hope, I don't know that I would have had a reason to go on.
Yes, hope. And, being thankful for what was.
AND, I didn't finish. 🙂
I love to see K and the horse. It's a beautiful thing. 🙂
My mantra. Without hope, I would have very little.
Hope all is well ~ xoxo
beautiful post! Future is uncertain ,anything can happen in the next moment..Accept it and hope for the best..you just have to Believe..