In the history of my family over the last 100 years hardships have been much worse than what I am facing. Parents have buried children, beloved people have died much too soon, cancer has touched us, babies have been born with problems to overcome, people left their beloved countries to start lives here and war has come and gone and come again. Survivor is more than a TV show. It is a legacy I carry.
The days lately have been laced with stress. More and more of my nights are disturbed by the realization that things are changing and all of it is out of my control. I have been getting wonderful advice and support from family and friends to get me from here to there, wherever there is. I have also had the chance in the last week to have music and laughter enter and color my world. It doesn't change a thing except for giving a lightness to the days. There was Glee! on Tuesday night (yay), followed by an oldies concert on Friday night (and by oldies they meant the age of the performers as well as the songs!). Lastly, was "South Pacific", performed by the students from my middle school. I thoroughly enjoyed it, marveling at the pure talent of some and wondering just how some of these young people's lives will change because they did something no one thought they could do. When a 13 year old boy with absolutely no stage experience can take the lead in that show and awe an audience with his voice it is magical. When another boy stretches his wings a little and agrees to be the percussionist and gets over his nerves and apprehension to deliver in an outstanding way you just want to stand up and cheer...which we did. When you can be there, in the moment, with people who mean so much to you you forget the stress and savor the experience for a little while.
In one of my favorite movies, a classic for the ages, "The Princess Bride", this exchange takes place:
Grandpa: She doesn't get eaten by the eels at this time
The Grandson: What?
Grandpa:The eel doesn't get her.I'm explaining to you because you look nervous.
The Grandson: I wasn't nervous. Maybe I was a little bit "concerned" but that's not the same thing.
So, yes, I am a bit concerned, but, being the glass half full and silver lining kind of person I am I an not unhappy. I have some of my ducks in a row, like an updated resume. I have a vacation at the beach planned with people I love, my professional debut as a costumer is upcoming and I have a husband and sons who mean the world to me in my corner. I have friends, old and new, who will be here for me. I will not let the eel get me!! even though he is nibbling on my toes right now. Oh, and Miracle Max, be ready, cause I am on my way to see you with a list of things that need your touch.
Sitting next to you last night made the whole experience even more special.
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Easy,stress free life? Something that not too many people I know have. Somedays the burdens just seem to big to hold up. But together we do get through. I myself live by the philosophy that what is meant to be will be. So I try and keep my hands inside the ride and hope for the best. Does it always go that way? No! It happened that way for a reason.Oh but when it goes good it goes really good. So I play the hand that is dealt,hold my trump card to the end and just live. Of course none of it is possible without the people we love as you say. Half full and eternally optimistic could not describe you better.
ReplyDeleteI have many favorites from that movie:
Westley: I told you I would always come for you. Why didn't you wait for me?
Buttercup: Well... you were dead.
Westley: Death cannot stop true love. All it can do is delay it for a while.
Buttercup: I will never doubt again.
Westley: There will never be a need.
Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die. This one just makes me laugh.
Life seems to always be testing us, the difference is you are not in it alone and that is what makes it bearable!