Man’s life is a few days and full of trouble.
Yes compared to A ROCK, or an eternity, YEP, our lives are a few days.
Trouble? After you have lived as long as some of us you will learn, “No one has that perfect life!” You learn as you go along that the man or woman who seems to have the perfect life, has problems you do not know about. If health doesn’t get the human, someone in the family will!
Troubles are related to family, business, finances or health and sometimes, all of the above.
We have some wonderful friends in Minnesota, Les and Gail. We met in GITMO and continue to correspond. They appear to have charmed lives. Perfect kids, marriages, etc., the last Christmas card tells us Gail fell and had what was diagnosed as a sprain ankle. The pain became intense and later found that there were broken bones in ankle and foot. You know how that works, infections etc. Three months of constant care and pain.
Some folks look like they are on the top of the world and inside are carrying a lot of weight, either physical or mentally. I had a dear friend who gave the impression, all was well. Always drove a new Jaguar and carried money. But at his death the house of cards came apart. The banks took everything. NONE OF US ARE EXEMPT.
The metal in a person is how they handle that trouble when it comes. There is enough troubles in life without us bringing more on ourselves. I hate to see folk who want it all and will work long hours to keep up with the Jones’, and then their lives fall apart under the stress.
When we learn to be happy with what we have, life is good. Many folk spend their lives looking at the ‘nice’ things the other guy has and wanting the same and more. Some of us learn to look at the less fortunate, then appreciate what we have.
We have a great bunch of blogger friends who are enjoying their lives with what they have, shucks, even the weather!
I may never get that little ‘53 MG, but I am going to love looking at it.
Nite Shipslog
PS: I am glad Sherry and I came from the era that when something was broke, you fixed it. You did not throw it away!
I love this………..
God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.
OH, if you talk to the Lord, some folk do, mention Helen and Ken, Lucy & Joe to Him. Our sweet Rose needs to dance also.
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9 comments:
My prayers go out for Helen and Ken and Lucy and Joe. Such wonderful online friends. Nice entry as usual.
So true about being content with what we have and not working hard to catch up with the Jones because as soon as we do, they are bound to get something else new. So true no one is exempt either. Corresponding with an online friend who I thought had it all together only to find they didn't have it all together either.
betty
Life at it best is not easy. You
have surprises every day. The hardest thing I faced was making
a change in my twilight years after death takes your partner. You don't give up you pull your boot straps and continue with your life.
Jack and I had a wonderful family
and I think we learned a lot of how to deal with disappointments.
You are right no one is exempt.
With a knee replacement and an ankle replacement, «Louis» is good to go for another 100,000 or so...
That is one fine looking MG!
MGs are being built again.
That's the good news.
They are built in China and they are sedans, not sports cars.
That's the horrifyingly BAD news.
I know what you mean about having an accident and one thing leading to another. Hope your friend feels better and heals soon.
Your friends will be included in my prayers. Yes life is often filled with troubles but It's how we handle them that counts. Every day may not be good but there is something good in every day. I look for it. The good times helps us endure the bad times. The news just said some thousand people lost power this morning and with temps below zero that is not good at all. I'm thankful that we are warm here and the power is on. I've learned to be content with what I have it is the best way to live.
Your friends will be included in my prayers. Yes life is often filled with troubles but It's how we handle them that counts. Every day may not be good but there is something good in every day. I look for it. The good times helps us endure the bad times. The news just said some thousand people lost power this morning and with temps below zero that is not good at all. I'm thankful that we are warm here and the power is on. I've learned to be content with what I have it is the best way to live.
Hi Jack, Your entries are always interesting. Sometimes funny, sometimes serious, usually both. Today, as I am reading, smiling, in agreement, then at the bottom...pray for your friends and Lucy and Joe. I felt emotion well up. Love is reaching out to these precious people. God is Love.
Take care, DD
PS: We had the excitement of a few flakes of snow.
I love the serenity prayer. And I am glad I am more of a fixer upper then a thrower outer. I do think you have to hang tough. I have been late reading hope Lucy is okay. And Your other friends too. sandie
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