Been going through an ordeal with my husband in the hospital and praying he'll be well enough to come home soon. Maybe tomorrow or day after tomorrow -- and they've ordered oxygen for home delivery, so that prayer (coming home instead of to a SNF) has been answered. Came across the following quote and it certainly rings true:
"We must recognize that under duress great things are born. Diamonds form in molten stone. The sweetest flowers of man's spirit have most often been watered by tears. To struggle gives strength, to endure breeds a greater capacity for endurance. We must not run away from our heartbreaks in life; we must go through them, however fiery they may be, and bring with us out of the fire a stronger character, a deeper reliance on ourselves."~~ Ruhiyyih Rabbani
Here's hoping all our puzzling friends are spiritually and physically well and happy. Hugs4all.
Love your quote and yes it does ring true! Saying prayers for you and your husband. Hope all works out for both of you. As Aussie always says "Hugs" to both of you, GBU
aknan
Jan 30, 2018
LuvsWesterns, that is good news! Now, I'll pray that your husband's treatments work quickly, easing his distress - and yours - whlie God holds you both in His hands.
JAMP124
Jan 30, 2018
Bless you both!
LuvsWesterns
Jan 30, 2018
Thanks momstoy, aknan and JAMP124 for your responses. Tests and more tests. He's hoping to come home today, but I'm thinking maybe tomorrow. God bless you all and keep you in His loving care and protection, too.
Taffi
Jan 30, 2018
Hugs isn't enough at times like this. Know that I'm praying for your husband, Luvs. He will be home with you and that is the main thing. Lean on those who offer to help you. It's a big load to carry. God be with you both.
LuvsWesterns
Jan 31, 2018
Thank you, Taffi, for your prayers. I know that prayers are good vibrations going out into the world, that they can help individuals, and have a positive effect on the general well-being of all. I'll be posting on a separate post that he's coming home Wednesday (tomorrow for us here in CA). [sigh]
Wonder if the colours are a bit brighter than that? Looks sort of faded out.
"Take time to work - it is the price of success
Take time to think - it is the source of power
Take time to play - it is the secret of perpetual youth
Take time to read - it is the fountain of wisdom
Take time to be friendly - it is the road to happiness
Take time to love and be loved - it is the nourishment of the soul
Take time to share - it is too short a life to be selfish
Take time to laugh - it is the music of the heart
Take time to dream - it is hitching your wagon to a star."
—anonymous
"We must recognize that under duress great things are born. Diamonds form in molten stone. The sweetest flowers of man's spirit have most often been watered by tears. To struggle gives strength, to endure breeds a greater capacity for endurance. We must not run away from our heartbreaks in life; we must go through them, however fiery they may be, and bring with us out of the fire a stronger character, a deeper reliance on ourselves."~~ Ruhiyyih Rabbani
Here's hoping all our puzzling friends are spiritually and physically well and happy. Hugs4all.
"Take time to work - it is the price of success
Take time to think - it is the source of power
Take time to play - it is the secret of perpetual youth
Take time to read - it is the fountain of wisdom
Take time to be friendly - it is the road to happiness
Take time to love and be loved - it is the nourishment of the soul
Take time to share - it is too short a life to be selfish
Take time to laugh - it is the music of the heart
Take time to dream - it is hitching your wagon to a star."
—anonymous
Sounds a bit like Ecclesiastes.
Take care and God bless. Hugs.