I feel guilty that at times I have to learn about other people's misfortunes first before I can have a full appreciation of the many blessings I have. I take so many things for granted.
I learned yesterday that a nursing classmate and friend lost her marriage only very recently. And to think I thought they had it all made: A nice house, beautiful children, expensive late-model cars, annual summer get-aways, etc. They had everything, or at least nearly everything. I told her I felt genuinely sorry for her, her children, and the marriage. She's a brave soul and she's optimistic. She's moving on.
My parents are celebrating their 50th this year, and my wife and I, our 25th. A wonderful coincidence! These marriages are strong and spiritually-blessed (if not materially). They are a rarity nowadays as families become besieged from all fronts by all sorts of imaginable forces which aim to tear them apart.
I already have some of the best things in life: A loving wife, two wonderful children, a family steeped in "old school" values and traditions and, most importantly, deep and relevant spiritual beliefs and commitments.
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