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“May we never let the things we can’t have, or don’t have, or shouldn’t have, spoil our enjoyment of the things we do have and can have. As we value our happiness let us not forget it, for one of the greatest lessons in life is learning to be happy without the things we cannot or should not have.” –Richard L. Evans
Supermarket shopping today the kids spotted this card and wanted to buy it for their Dad.
I love this quote in a personal capacity and as a midwife:
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Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.
Seneca (B.C. 3-65 A.D.)
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“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experiences of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved.” –Helen Adams Keller
Discussions I have had with many people all relate that separation and divorce is worse than a spouse dying. Mainly because death is final and with a live spouse there is always the possibility or hope that the spouse might return and you also have to cope with seeing them and knowing that they don’t want to be with you and the kids. The last thought I had last night was that the Drin I knew and loved is dead and I have to deal with this new Drin. I don’t know if this is exactly a healthy way of thinking about things, but it certainly is helping at the moment.
To cope with everything I am making sure that me and the kids do a bit of FLYing to keep the house and our lives in order. One of the messages in my email today was about hugging myself. This made me feel sad, but also resolute that now is an important time to take care of myself. It would be easier if we had enough money to pay for groceries before Tuesday next week…
