Life brings changes everyday. It brings its ups, and its downs. Right now I am at a particular low point. My marriage has fallen apart. I guess I knew it was coming but tried to ignore the signs. I tried to believe that after 18 years of being with each other that it should count for something. I guess I was wrong. So I now find myself doing a lot of soul searching. Plans that were made now have to be changed and I have to take a different fork in the road. A detour if you will. My sister Lynn forwarded me an email from Scrap Girls News and told me to look at a certain portion of it. It had a little story of a puppy named Bean. This was on Saturday before my life fell apart. I read it yesterday and it had a life lesson that struck me as very fitting.
The life lesson? It is sometimes the case that good things come to an end and other good things have a beginning and, at times, the two good things simply cannot coexist and so one must let go of the first to gain the second.
Hence, I have had to say goodbye to the past, the husband who was my rock, who was the stable influence in my life, who taught me to be responsible and say hello to the future me. Of finding me again. I had lost a big part of myself during my marriage. I neglected me. So in order to find me, I have to let go of the past. I will be fine…I am strong. I am looking forward to getting to know me…Here’s to a “New Beginning” and the good things to come.
The life lesson? It is sometimes the case that good things come to an end and other good things have a beginning and, at times, the two good things simply cannot coexist and so one must let go of the first to gain the second.
Hence, I have had to say goodbye to the past, the husband who was my rock, who was the stable influence in my life, who taught me to be responsible and say hello to the future me. Of finding me again. I had lost a big part of myself during my marriage. I neglected me. So in order to find me, I have to let go of the past. I will be fine…I am strong. I am looking forward to getting to know me…Here’s to a “New Beginning” and the good things to come.
Comments
Sorry to hear about your breakup. I could tell when I met you that you are one gutsy lady. You will survive and you will thrive. How is your daughter doing with it?
Kate
I am just sitting here stunned and surprised about your news. What a lot of upheaval for you. I am so sorry and wishing you the best. I hope I will still hear from you and I sure am crossing my fingers that you are still coming to California in August. Take care of yourself and I will be checking back here often to hear about how you are doing.
Catherine
(((hugs)))
But it still has to hurt. Most of what I said probably doesn't have much meaning right now, but hopefully it will soon, and you'll find a new, better place for yourself and your wonderful art. :)
I also know that you WILL be fine and there are things coming your way that you can't imagine :) The process is tough, be sure to couch yourself in lots of supportive folks.
Gaye
My heart is broken for you. Please stay strong & take care of yourself. You have such a great attitude about life. It exudes from your blog, your posts & your art. I'm sending you lots of good thoughts & ((hugs))
Nerissa
I don't know you but My heart goes out to you during this horrible time. You WILL come out stronger (I did).
Share with your online friends and we will be there for you.
Mary
Hugs
Diana Frey
Take care of youself
Jen
See you soon Cindylou
xo Rella
Warm wishes from Marrakech.