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I have
always looked backwards to find the days of enjoyment and pleasure. Everyone
can relate to a period when we wished time could stand still, savor the
moment forever and never let go. That feeling
of total contentment with our life, our place in time and our peaceful surroundings in
powerful harmony.
For me, my
own life has strangely reached this echelon moment. I know how blessed I am and
how lucky I feel to be exactly where I am- today. Not yesterday, or 30 years ago- today.
My wife was unexpectedly
laid-off in June. Too make a long story short, despite the stress, frustration,
having to change our lifestyle, and not having enough money to live on- we’ve
never been happier together!
Go figure!
With both of
us working the stress was more than we realized. My wife is a nurse, she was on
her feet a lot, constantly up and down the hallways, lifting and turning
patients. She carried a great disposition to encourage her patients- despite
her stress and sometimes dealing with unappreciative patients and family
members. Nursing is a tough job. I couldn’t do it!
Our
adjustment during this period has put us closer together and despite working
nearly 67 years together at the same
facility, we are actually experiencing the “good times” now.
Her
experience has made us realize a job isn’t
everything. Life is a bigger theater
in the quest for doing something meaningful. What really matters isn’t how rich
you are; but rather, how rich you live! Today is all we are guaranteed.
When your darkest moment comes, true
relationships are all that matters.
Every day, I
look forward to arriving home knowing my wife is waiting for me. I wonder what
has transpired, inspired or motivated her day.
I am blessed to have her and for the first time in my life hoping the “good
times” never end!
Until We Meet Again,
Jim Carver
Author: The Legacy of David A. Wells- The Lexington High School
“Band of Gold”
Something Meaningful that Matters!
www.successthroughmusic.com
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A beautiful story! Reaching for the good times together will make even difficult days the best of days. Marriage is like a dance, some times you trip, step on each other's feet, and bump into others, but when you hold onto each other and stare into each other's eyes, the things that go wrong seem insignificant compared to the love and adoration you feel for your partner.
ReplyDeleteNice comment describing something I've often taken for granted. Thanks- Jim.
DeleteJim that was so touching! I totally agree with you and my husband and I have experienced something similar. First let me say I have the utmost respect for nurses - that is a very difficult job, often thankless and I know I could never do it! I quit my job in May and honestly while financially things may be a little more challenging right now, and I am working on building my business, our relationship is much closer and calmer! He always supports me in all I do and I am grateful to have him as you are to have each other. What a beautiful, uplifting post. Yes, these are the good old days! Actually it reminded me of an exercise I do with clients - and that is the result - we realize today is the best day ever!
ReplyDeleteI'ts nice to hear similar stories and how relationships and support often become stronger in those days we need it most and (perhaps) least expect it. I have no doubt you are on your way to a new successful career and have a great husband!
DeleteThanks for your support and inspiration.
Jim Carver.