Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Life Throws Curveballs
Moms know that when life throws you a curveball, you either hit it or get out of the way. Sometimes, events occur that are simply out of your control. When you've done all you can do to handle a situation, you long for a resolution; however, you might feel powerless to get one. You can't handle the curveball since it's way too far inside. So, you have to do your best to dodge its attack.
Maybe you have a financial need that goes unmet. You try to tackle the crazy ball coming at you but you're not quite sure how to pull it off. You take it one day at a time and do your best to cut back in other areas of spending. Ultimately, you conclude that you are way too blessed to complain about what you don't have. You get caught out on your front foot, but you still hit a double in the gap.
A neighbor holds problematic parties for most of the summer and you excitedly await the fall to catch up on some much needed zzzzs. Your respectful approach to set boundaries and limits on the troublesome noise during week-nights results in further mistreatment. Curveballs are hard to read, so, you step into the batter's box and dig in. You just do your best to survive this one.
Sometimes, someone's health continues to throw an unruly pitch in your direction. Your response is to get the best medical help possible and to try to maintain perspective, even when that's really hard to do. You go to a friend. You share your heart. You cry. This one might feel like a fastball, but the pitch is yet to be determined.
Being a mom is difficult because life is hard. The ball is thrown and you see that you and the pitcher have gotten your signals crossed up. You're thinking curveball, but it jumps up and then down and then does something else totally unexpected. You don't anticipate certain hardships, like the car breaking down or like a good friend passing away. You don't expect someone to hurt you in a totally undeserved way. But curveballs and even a few knuckleballs are just part of the game.
As moms, we need to be there for those experiencing trials during this tough season. Let's lend a hand. Even better, let's lend a pair of listening ears. Sometimes, a friend demonstrates true love just by letting you know that you're not crazy and that life is going to be okay.
Any thoughts on how to show someone you care? Any curveball stories you've survived? Share them here.
Maybe you have a financial need that goes unmet. You try to tackle the crazy ball coming at you but you're not quite sure how to pull it off. You take it one day at a time and do your best to cut back in other areas of spending. Ultimately, you conclude that you are way too blessed to complain about what you don't have. You get caught out on your front foot, but you still hit a double in the gap.
A neighbor holds problematic parties for most of the summer and you excitedly await the fall to catch up on some much needed zzzzs. Your respectful approach to set boundaries and limits on the troublesome noise during week-nights results in further mistreatment. Curveballs are hard to read, so, you step into the batter's box and dig in. You just do your best to survive this one.
Sometimes, someone's health continues to throw an unruly pitch in your direction. Your response is to get the best medical help possible and to try to maintain perspective, even when that's really hard to do. You go to a friend. You share your heart. You cry. This one might feel like a fastball, but the pitch is yet to be determined.
Being a mom is difficult because life is hard. The ball is thrown and you see that you and the pitcher have gotten your signals crossed up. You're thinking curveball, but it jumps up and then down and then does something else totally unexpected. You don't anticipate certain hardships, like the car breaking down or like a good friend passing away. You don't expect someone to hurt you in a totally undeserved way. But curveballs and even a few knuckleballs are just part of the game.
As moms, we need to be there for those experiencing trials during this tough season. Let's lend a hand. Even better, let's lend a pair of listening ears. Sometimes, a friend demonstrates true love just by letting you know that you're not crazy and that life is going to be okay.
Any thoughts on how to show someone you care? Any curveball stories you've survived? Share them here.
