There is an interesting little book that looks at life lessons and we all know we have had some of our own to get to where we are today. The Lesson that I found most interesting is that Life Isn't Fair. That we all can attest to! We have all faced trials and tribulations and some more than others. The follow up to that though is- BUT IT IS STILL GOOD. How, when you are facing diversity can you turn that around to ...but it is still good? Thinking about that, it brought the next thought that we should be grateful for everything. How many times have you said I have to go to work on Monday? Rather we should say, I get to go to work on Monday. ( The other alternatives may not be what we had in mind anyway.) As I am looking at this, an email came in, you know one of those that you have to send it to 10 people including the sender and see what happens in ten minutes, and this email was describing a strong person. This went on to say that a strong person is one that even through their tears, can say.. I am blessed. How does one do that? We all have our moments and self pity does creep in once in awhile but even through the difficult times, others look to see your strength and through their reflection, you find your strength and actually give that strength back to them. I remember when my dad was dying from cancer and he was carrying all of his cares and concerns within himself , many people think that is strength. The real strength is by sharing those moments and walking your path with your loved one. The message comes back that we are in this together and regardless of where this leads, life is good. The support, love, compassion in a time of need is almost unbelievable. People you thought never even knew that you truly existed, come out of the woodwork to help. We look at our world today and have thrown up our hands that it is out of control and nothing we can do to change things. Apathy abounds but yet faith, and a strong movement of individuals that are promoting the attributes to make it better through love, compassion and support are not featured in the news, newspaper or anywhere else. Bad press is what we see and hear but rest assured the undercurrent that is out there is good, we can turn things around even through the difficult times. The outcomes may not always be what we wanted but we surely can make the trek better because life isn't fair, but it is still good. Someone will see me when I am out and about and say, I read your article or saw you in the paper and my common response is, at least it isn't police blotter. So it is up to us to Make it a Good Day! Merry Christmas and may you share the good with all you encounter now and every day. S
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AuthorMy name is Sue Kilburn and I am a clinical nurse breast cancer educator at the Yolanda G. Barco Oncology Institute in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Archives
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