(Written Dec 14, 2012)
I am such a cry baby today.
I am crying over everything!
I am crying for me, I am crying for the world!
I have been crying over not being called to volunteer this week. I wonder why…
I have been crying over my inability to let a day go by without having some thought related to Ex.
I have been crying for a friend over his pain over his mother’s sudden passing. We haven’t seen each other in years and just have an email relationship, but at this moment I wish I could just hold him tight and say that all will be okay.
I am crying over today’s senseless tragedy (Sandy Hook shooting) How can someone be so evil as to decide to take people’s lives? Not to mention children’s lives!
Why? Why is the biggest question. Could it be prevented? that is another often asked question. I guess anything can be prevented. Are we trying to find someone to blame, other than the shooter himself? I think we are trying to make sense of something so senseless. It is impossible to make sense of this senseless tragedy, so I am not even going to try.
Just now I hear from my friend/date AL that his best friend, who is just barely 30 years old was rushed to the hospital with stomach pains. After an emergency surgery he was told he has stomach and lung cancer and things don’t look. He has 2 little boys, a 2 and 4 year old! What can I tell AL that will make him feel better about his friend’s situation.
I feel powerless and at a loss. I don’t know the right words to use. I want to tell all the victims, relatives, friends, all, to be strong and positive! But how dare I? There is no experience in my life that even comes close to losing a loved one. I haven’t been in their shoes! It is very easy for me to be positive!
I offer what I can: prayers and positives thoughts. I dare and say, be positive! I mention God and faith. I offer to help, and I say I am here for them.
Just so much sadness just around Christmas time when our biggest worry should be what gift to buy to someone.
I am just wishing everyone a better tomorrow! I am just wishing everyone hope for a better tomorrow!
All happens for a reason, even tragedies and miseries – I have to believe that! What is the alternative? To believe in a Godless world? No, not me! I am going to continue to say that life is beautiful and that God is merciful!
I am choosing to believe that everyone that lost their lives in this tragedies had accomplished their mission here. Somebody may be gone from this world, their physical presence no longer here, but their memories, their spirits, will always shine inside and upon those fortunate enough to have known them. I am picturing all the kids as happy smiling angels!
I just hope that we can all, at this moment, decide to care a little more about each other, about our neighbors, about strangers that we cross paths with every day. Let’s dare be intrusive and ask someone if they are okay when we sense something is wrong. Let’s not waste a single chance to offer our friendship, a kind word or just a smile.
Sometimes I think just a warm friendly smile at the right moment can prevent a tragedy. I am that naive! I smile at strangers in the train, on the street, anywhere and I normally get a smile back, sometimes a shy one, sometimes a big one, but a smile is a smile and I will take it any way I can get.
I think that Charles Chaplin said it best, here in the voice of Nat King Cole
Smile though your heart is aching
Smile even though it’s breaking.
When there are clouds in the sky
you’ll get by.
If you smile through your pain and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You’ll see the sun come shining through
For you.
Light up your face with gladness,
Hide every trace of sadness.
Although a tear may be ever so near
That’s the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what’s the use of crying.
You’ll find that life is still worthwhile-
If you just smile.
billgncs said:
it is a hard time for many, and this was a brave honest post. I think Martin Luther once said something like: I cannot prevent birds from flying over my head, but I can prevent them from building a nest there.
I hope your heart lightens, and prayers are a good thing indeed.
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you so much! Thank you for the quote, I had not heard before and I loved it! I am blessed, my heart gets heavy but I am able to snap out of it pretty quickly – thinking about all the blessings in my life helps.
and you my friend is a blessing in my life! Thank you for your support! Blessing! 🙂
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billgncs said:
I think your smile may do more good than you believe. Have the best of Christmases
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you so much! You are kind! A wonderful Christmas to you and your family! Blessings!
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silentlyheardonce said:
Our sensitive souls cry because we are powerless to control the unrest around us. It is all we can offer. Don’t stop crying, don’t stop hurting and mourning don’t stopping hopping and praying that the world becomes a better place. It will happen with one person at a time.
This time of the year we feel the powerless a little bit more but it’s okay because when the season is over our hearts lighten.
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you for your words! I agree, we should praying and making the changes to ourselves that we want to see in the world!
A wonderful Christmas to you and yours! Blessings! 🙂
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nutsfortreasure said:
Merry Christmas from me up here in NH
Here is a Pretty Star for your BLOG
http://nutsfortreasure.wordpress.com/2012/12/21/merry-christmas-its-award-time-lol-too-grab-your-star/
Eunice
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you! A wonderful Christmas to you too and your family! Thank you for my star – I love them! Blessings! 🙂
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nutsfortreasure said:
🙂
You are welcome and Thanks so much
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Pink Ninjabi said:
I thought it was just me. I have been such a cry cry crier last week too. Over everything. Looks like you have another cry cry friend with you.. 😀
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A Star on the Forehead said:
oh my crying friend I wish you a wonderful holiday season! May ours tears be only of happiness this week! Many blessings to you! 🙂
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Pink Ninjabi said:
Blessings to you too! Happy tears, yes! And joyful ones from eating and laughing well I hope! Happy Holidays! 😀
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Eating and laughing – nothing better than that! Many blessings! 🙂
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utesmile said:
I agree it is hard, with life’s ups and downs and specially at christmas when things happen, I also have a good friend who had just now an operation because of breast cancer, and she is waiting to hear how to go on. Smile and pray, it helps and gives support to many who need it! Blessings!
Ute
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Hi Ute. I am sorry about your friend. I hope she hears good news! Smiling, praying and being grateful has been wonderful for me! A blessed holiday season to you and your family! 🙂
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silentlyheardonce said:
Not an Award but a compliment. I enjoyed your blog during the year of 2012. Please follow the link to accept the honor. http://wp.me/p28tjX-A3
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you! This is a great compliment and I really feel honored to receive it! many blessings! 🙂
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ogdq said:
I like your thoughts, and the passion of your writing.
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you so much! I am glad that you enjoy my posts! 🙂
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Marylin Warner said:
Beautifully written, and “Smile” is the perfect song.
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you! 🙂 Holidays blessings and smiles to you! 🙂
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Kristin Barton Cuthriell said:
Prayers to you.
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you! Blessings to you! 🙂
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Spiritual World Traveler said:
I’ve been doing a lot of crying myself these days… It’s healing. Much love and peace to you!
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you for the love! Blessings to you and a wonderful 2013!
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Teresa Cleveland Wendel said:
I always smile at strangers too. My daughter says that might get me in trouble someday.
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A Star on the Forehead said:
lol, That is what an ex boyfriend used to tell me, but I can’t change. Continue smiling and blessings for a great 2013! 🙂
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parth893 said:
Wonderfully Written , just smile ~~~
It’s actually Hard to take Control Over Emotions Isn’t it ? .
Happy New Yr.
🙂
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A Star on the Forehead said:
Thank you! I am pure emotion, so it is very hard for me to control myself some times, but all I can do is try!
A blessed 2013 to you too! 🙂
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