Stress has overwhelmed me lately. Exercise has helped, as well as immersing myself in schoolwork. Those of you in bloggerland might not know my dad is facing numerous health challenges. Living 3,000 miles away is not ideal in stressful times as these. I will be visiting my mom and dad from Dec. 17-Dec. 27th.
Another worry has been Andrew's friend Rhett. Rhett is going blind at the young age of 15, and until recently there was no diagnosis. At first it was thought to be MS, which is a death sentence. However, it appears to be a genetic disorder that has no cure. Meaning he is not eligible for surgery or transplantation. The next step is probably blind school. Rhett is keeping a good attitude, even though this means no sports, driving, or being a cop.
After Greg died I used to wonder why bad things happen to good people, and the bad people continue on. I still don't have an answer. Sometimes, life just sucks. I really hate the saying "I did the best I could with what I had". However, parts of it actually make sense. It is not an excuse for bad behavior or poor choices, but it can be applied to feelings we carry with us.
On a upbeat note (how can I possibly follow this depressing news with upbeat news??). Jessica and I have our tickets for the 4:50 pm showing of New Moon on Friday afternoon.
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July, I learned long ago that there are two kinds of suffering in this life-- The kind we deserve and the kind we don't deserve. And everyone gets both kinds. Heavenly Father doesn't play favorites. Sometimes he blesses us with what we want and sometimes the blessing comes in the form of trials that teach us and strengthen us-- making us better.
It's still Terrible.
I hope your dad is feeling better at home. Being home makes all the difference. I wish my dad had made it home.
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