This use to be the absolute worse time of year for me. I would go into such a deep sorrw as the holidays got closer. The commercials showing happy families gathered together,I can’ t even recall when my family did. The kids racing down to rip open presents that I could never even begin to afford. bringing back past memories that were full of disappointments. To this day my family doesn’t do birthdays or get together , . Luckily we all just started sending cards. And I must say that can be a stressor for me still so sometimes I just skip it . But that all changed for me in the most unliklyest places, Womans Prison in Clinton Nj.
It was a year wher I spent my time searching for answers. Finding perspective in a world so filled with materialism. It was then that I looked at the TRUE meaning of Christmas. And it’s not about buying a gift for this one that one her him cousin nephew niece aunt uncle sis bro mom dad …NONE OF THEM. It was only about who Christmas was about. His walk on earth and his teaching of love and compassion in a hurting confused world. I sought with all my heart mind and soul. And you know what else I found out…Christmas in prison was my best Christmas ever. And I would not trade it for anything in this materialistic self seeking world. But I will share His love and His desire to meet everyone that He places in my path. Love is the gift to give …
I understand Mike. it seems just as we finally get 3 steps ahead something knocks our feet out from under us and seems like we have to start over. But mike you may think you didn’t get anything accomplished , but you actually did . You did make them steps,. So if you got to do it again then just do so and this time I betcha it comes out better than the first time.
How do you think a toddler learns to walk . They fall down again and again. But they keep getting up over and over. now if a little child can endure all the bumps , bruises and scrapes they get in their learning about life so can we . Websters Dictionary never said it was easy . But to take one day at a time and one step at a time and before you realize it you’ve actually may some progress even though you fell once twice whatever amount . Matter of fact while your down on your knees thank God for this opportunity to grow stronger once again . Come on mike , Give it a try …whatcha got to loose besides some skinned knees…You can do this my friend …I know you can …
Riverlassie,
Great insight! It gave me something to think about as well! Thank you!
Mike,
Hang in there! I have every faith that you can overcome this and come out just fine!
Hugs,
dream
Were all standing beside you Mikee. When you need a friend you don’t have very far to look!
It’s not to often you find people who genuinely care and I belive that they do here about you.
Your special, and so are we, let’s all get through this time.
I wanted to thank Jacko for a laundry list of proactive things anyone can do in taking the reins over their emotional and physical health. I have a number of the same things on my list, and now because of Jacko have a few more to give a try.
Keep working hard Mikee, youre the most valuable person you have to take care of.