Comments on: A Sunday Soapbox: Small Things

By: Judith

Judith — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:37:03 +0000

I love Mother Theresa’s quote, too. It sits on a 3×5 card on my desk at work to remind me that doing ALL things in love makes them a different experience.
Bless you and Ivy …………
and Pam, I will keep your husband and your family in my prayers.

By: Ceci

Ceci — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:32:04 +0000

I was all cranky this weekend becasue my laptop broke so i have no computer games or internet. Plus on Saturday I drove around in circles for 45 minutes trying to find a tailor that someone recommended, only to have them be very negative about the dress I bought in to have let out. (gee maybe they won’t be able to fix it and i won’t have to be in my sisters wedding on Aug 15).

Then I came to work this morning and discovered that my friend/co-worker’s father has two weeks to live. He was diagnosed over a year ago with lung cancer that has spread so it’s not surprising but still. Kind of makes one count your blessings.

By: Stacy

Stacy — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:55:33 +0000

Thanks for the post. It was helpful. I’m feeling pretty overwhelmed right now myself, and need to make an attitude adjustment myself.

Also, it’s hard to change plans, especially idealistic ones. Good for you, being realistic when needed, and seeking sanity and peace right now. It is good enough for now. That’s a lot more than it seems sometimes.

By: Heather

Heather — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:46:32 +0000

Of course, Pam. That is such a scary diagnosis. I wish you nothing but the best.
As a thought, consider a hotel for that first set of dates. I know it’s not budget friendly, but plan for the possibility that he may not be up for travelling.
You both will be in our prayers.

By: ToyLady

ToyLady — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:33:49 +0000

Heather, I often catch myself doing the same thing – a series of little things just pile up and try to ruin my whole day (or week)!

I get frustrated, angry, sloppy, more frustrated. . . .

You’re very wise to take a step back and focus on the here and now – I find it’s the only way to maintain my sanity.

By: twadlund

twadlund — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:06:54 +0000

Very cool post. I agree with a previous reply that it is always good to be reminded of our blessings. I think that far to often we get into our daily grinds and don’t have time to look up until our heads are hitting the pillow. As an American I have an immediate advantage on almost anyone in the world, I’m am so very blessed just for that…

By: Becca of the Diaper Cakes

Becca of the Diaper Cakes — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 04:04:26 +0000

I really liked this post. Very human. Kudos!

I, too, get frustrated at the mundane aspects of life. The laundry that has to be done, the leftovers that were forgotten (and now are growing) in my fridge….all those nit picky chores I hate. But my new thing is to say to myself….I could have to do all of this AND work 40 hours a week at a job I hate. I stop and then realize I have it pretty good.

In this country most of us have it pretty good. I think if we took the time to realize this we could do a lot to end current problems our nation faces. We don’t need presidents and congressmen to solve our problems….we just need to realize that we have it pretty good and most of us really do have enough. Appreciate what you have (even the chores and the annoyances) and what you don’t have won’t matter.

Wow….I need a ladder to get down off of this soapbox. (A little help please!)

By: Becky

Becky — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 01:11:58 +0000

Well said! I had a similar realization this weekend – must have been in the air.

By: Pam

Pam — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:14:19 +0000

It is always good to be reminded of our blessings….Big and small. My husband was just diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Our insurance…..which I am thankful for…..won’t pay for it to be done localy even though there is a qualified DR here to do the surgery…soooo we will travel 3 hours (one way) have the surgery…stay 3 days……drive home…….drive back in 3 more days……then repeat the trip again in 30 days……I am thankful
we have insurance and can make the trip……I will not take any of this for granted…..we would appreciate your prayers especially
on July 31 when he has the surgery. God Bless, Pam, South Bend

By: Erin

Erin — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:13:03 +0000

Yay! You give me an opportunity to get on my Sunday soapbox! Thank you so much for the attention and support for victim services. This is an area that often goes unnoticed until a person is victimized. Domestic violence, rape, and child abuse are things that no one want to think or talk about, but victim advocates deal with this every day and offer invaluable services to those who are in their darkest hours. This year is the 25th anniversary of the Victims of Crime Act and now is the perfect time to support victim service providers!