Happy Tuesday!
Hello, hello, hello, and happy Tuesday! I will admit, I had to drag myself out of bed this morning and even now, am fighting the urge to go crawl back into bed, but know that today is still a day to be thankful for. I hope that you have a great day and can find joy in the little things, even if it’s in the sounds of birds singing or children laughing; there is always something we can find to be grateful for. 🙂
Something my sister told me long ago was that things could always be worse, and when I remember her saying that, I try to say a prayer of gratitude because my sister was right- it could always be worse.
Thinking of things this way can give almost any situation a silver lining. It’s hard to suffer, but it’s really hard to watch someone else suffer; that leads me to today’s poem.
Today’s Poem
Today’s poem is about watching a loved one suffer and not being able to do anything about it. It’s so hard not to smother a loved one with “sorries,” and can be overwhelming when you feel helpless in the situation.
Right now, my husband is going through one of those situations, and my heart goes out to him. He is my inspiration for writing this today. Here we go…
When a Loved One Suffers
As you stand before me
A “sorry” escapes my lips once again
Though your dismal condition
Does not stem from my actions
I still feel a twinge of guilt
As I see the pain and frustration in your eyes
It’s so difficult
To stand idly by
While a loved one suffers
A sense of helplessness
Can take over your entire being
And every prayer you pray
Becomes unselfishly for them
For you know that you would give anything
Just to see them well again
And so I say another prayer
And I try to be strong for you
Because too many “sorries” do the opposite
Of what they were meant to do
Sometimes resolve comes within the silence
And as you walk out that door
I hope you know that as you go
I will be here for you
Both now and forevermore
Because I love you
More than you will ever know
If you happen to be suffering, or someone you love, my heart goes out to you. Life is hard enough already, and we never know what tomorrow will bring. Try to cherish today, and reach out to me if you ever need someone to talk to. Embrace the ones you love, and don’t forget to ask God for help as well. Remember, He is near to the brokenhearted.
Until next time, stay safe, and be blessed!
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