tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795421725312470355.post2079245904897991937..comments2023-08-11T04:51:01.649-05:00Comments on Planted Gypsy Feet: Seems like lately...Jessica Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14301569897736086417noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795421725312470355.post-91363811828408889332009-02-13T23:08:00.000-06:002009-02-13T23:08:00.000-06:00I've noticed it as well and feel like maybe for me...I've noticed it as well and feel like maybe for me, it might be because I am also grieving and possibly I am looking for others going through similar life events. (such as miscarriage or the losses of babies or children or those diagnosed with chronic / fatal conditions.) I'm not sure...I feel like it may not be healthy for me to become too attached to reading about all of these other people's struggles when I have my very own to tackle, but I almost feel like it is supposed to be this way and that it is helping me throughout my grieving process to send prayers to others in need and be able to support one another through these most difficult of times. I don't know...but I have personally been far more aware of so many families struggling with these types of situations as of recent and can't help to think that my finding these other people is all part of God's plan for me to show me His plan and His glory through it all.La Bonne Vie - The House of Brodthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00181595663222253476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795421725312470355.post-24723800250082005302009-02-13T23:06:00.000-06:002009-02-13T23:06:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.La Bonne Vie - The House of Brodthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00181595663222253476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795421725312470355.post-3019204860256832042009-02-13T09:37:00.000-06:002009-02-13T09:37:00.000-06:00I volunteered at TCH for about a year and it was v...I volunteered at TCH for about a year and it was very rewarding. I chose to volunteer in the 'short stay' wing of the hospital because I knew I was not mentally strong enough to handle other areas. The kids I worked with (and their siblings) were there for things like appendectomies, but were just as in need for a play break (I worked in a playroom) as the ones there for weeks at a time. I recommend volunteering highly, I think you would get a lot out of itkatiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16032618597915001683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795421725312470355.post-85254217833579086392009-02-13T08:50:00.000-06:002009-02-13T08:50:00.000-06:00I think if you look in the right places, you'll al...I think if you look in the right places, you'll always find what you need to see - an abundance of good news...or an abundance of sad news in need of support. So maybe now is your time to give.<BR/><BR/>Whatever you decide to do, I know you'll be great at it.Deliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01170626005079805743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795421725312470355.post-56016282480909168202009-02-12T18:05:00.000-06:002009-02-12T18:05:00.000-06:00There is a purpose to everything. I find that when...There is a purpose to everything. I find that when a number of things with the same theme come knocking at the door, I need to step back and think about what God is trying to tell me. <BR/><BR/>Sometimes, the deluge of negative things is a call to prayer. It's so easy for us all to get too busy to turn to God on a daily basis. Praying for others helps those we pray for, but there is the added benefit of it helping us as well as we strengthen our own faith through the prayers.<BR/><BR/>As well, when we hear so many stories of pain, especially those involving children, it reminds us to be grateful for the blessings in our lives. It reminds us to hold our loved ones a little longer, have more patience with them, be more present when we are with them. <BR/><BR/>That is the silver lining on the dark cloud of others' suffering. If it makes us more aware of our own blessings, then that is the joy that comes from the sorrow of others. <BR/><BR/>And that is a good thing. We all need to be more joyful in this life. Sometimes it takes the difficulties of others to make us see that.Lawfroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07099970602815308684noreply@blogger.com