So everyday at work we do something called, "Line Up" its a way that we can get together before the day and let everyone know what the day will be like. We normally will have a inspirational reading and quote, discuss the patient load and any other important information for that day.
Last week I got a taste of whats to come, and I can openly admit when times are tough. It was a doosey. Greg was in VA sun - fri. For the past 3 years I have been spoiled, and he was home every night. EVERY NIGHT! For a navy wife it was a dream come true. We had a great time, but now comes the sea duty. So the week he was away the whole family had to get use to such a important person in our family being gone. Everyone was having issues; me, alyssa, and the animals.
It was a suprise to me that everyday that week during "Line Up" I found myself reading one of the best line ups we have had. It was very suitable for my situation. I know I may sound like a bit of a whiner for the "tough navy wife" status, but its a hard adjustment and will continue to be something we will just have to get use to. I know that time will make it a little easier for everyone and we will fall into a routein.
So here it is, I wanted to share it with everyone, if you are having a bad day and you need something to remember that everything happens for a reason. Come read this. It really helped me this past week.
Last week I got a taste of whats to come, and I can openly admit when times are tough. It was a doosey. Greg was in VA sun - fri. For the past 3 years I have been spoiled, and he was home every night. EVERY NIGHT! For a navy wife it was a dream come true. We had a great time, but now comes the sea duty. So the week he was away the whole family had to get use to such a important person in our family being gone. Everyone was having issues; me, alyssa, and the animals.
It was a suprise to me that everyday that week during "Line Up" I found myself reading one of the best line ups we have had. It was very suitable for my situation. I know I may sound like a bit of a whiner for the "tough navy wife" status, but its a hard adjustment and will continue to be something we will just have to get use to. I know that time will make it a little easier for everyone and we will fall into a routein.
So here it is, I wanted to share it with everyone, if you are having a bad day and you need something to remember that everything happens for a reason. Come read this. It really helped me this past week.
Things to
Remember When Everything Goes Wrong
Pain is part
of growing.
Sometimes life
closes doors because it’s time to move forward. And that’s a
good thing because we often won’t move unless circumstances force us
to. When times are tough, remind yourself that no pain comes without a
purpose. Move on from what hurt you, but never forget what it taught
you. Just because you’re struggling doesn’t mean you’re
failing. Every great success requires some type of worthy struggle to get
there. Good things take time. Stay patient and stay positive.
Everything is going to come together; maybe not immediately, but eventually.
Remember that
there are two kinds of pain: pain that hurts and pain that changes you.
When you roll with life, instead of resisting it, both kinds help you grow.
Quote of the
Day:
Many can argue
that reality is as it is, but my experience is that the opposite is exactly
true. Reality is ours for the making.
-Asara
Lovejoy
Worrying and
complaining changes nothing.
Those who
complain the most, accomplish the least. It’s always better to
attempt to do something great and fail than to attempt to do nothing and
succeed. It’s not over if you’ve lost; it’s over when
you do nothing but complain about it. If you believe in something, keep
trying. Don’t let the shadows of the past darken the doorstep of
your future. Spending today complaining about yesterday won’t make
tomorrow any brighter. Take action instead. Let what you’ve
learned improve how you live. Make a change and never look back.
And regardless
of what happens in the long run, remember that true happiness begins to arrive
only when you stop complaining about your problems and you start being grateful
for all the problems you don’t have.
Quote of the
Day:
There is one
quality that one must possess to win, and that is definiteness of purpose, the
knowledge of what one wants, and a burning desire to possess it.
-Napoleon Hill
Your scars
are symbols of your strength.
Don’t ever
be ashamed of the scars life has left you with. A scar means the hurt is
over and the wound is closed. It means you conquered the pain, learned a
lesson, grew stronger, and moved forward. A scar is the tattoo of a triumph
to be proud of. Don’t allow your scars to hold you hostage.
Don’t allow them to make you live your life in fear. You
can’t make the scars in your life disappear, but you can change the way
you see them. You can start seeing your scars as a sign of strength and
not pain.
Quote of the
Day:
“Everything
you ever wanted is on the other side of fear.”
-George
Addair
Every little
struggle is a step forward.
In life,
patience is not about waiting; it’s the ability to keep a good attitude
while working hard on your dreams, knowing that the work is worth it. So
if you’re going to try, put in the time and go all the way.
Otherwise, there’s no point in starting. This could mean losing
stability and comfort for a while, and maybe even your mind on occasion. It
could mean stretching your comfort zone so thin it gives you a nonstop case of
the chills. It could mean lots of time alone in solitude. Solitude,
though, is the gift that makes great things possible. It gives you the
space you need. Everything else is a test of your determination, of how
much you really want it.
And if you want
it, you’ll do it, despite failure and rejection and the odds. And
every step will feel better than anything else you can imagine. You will
realize that the struggle is not found on the path, it is the path. And
it’s worth it. So if you’re going to try, go all the way.
Quote of the
Day:
Do not wait to
strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.
-William
B. Sprague
Other
people’s negativity is not your problem.
Be positive when
negativity surrounds you. Smile when others try to bring you down.
It’s an easy way to maintain your enthusiasm and focus. Don’t
ever let someone else’s bitterness change the person you are. You
can’t take things too personally, even if it seems personal. Rarely do
people do things because of you. They do things because of them.
Above all,
don’t ever change just to impress someone who says you’re not good
enough. Change because it makes you a better person and leads you to a
brighter future. So worry about yourself before you worry about what
others think. If you believe strongly in something, don’t be afraid
to fight for it. Great strength comes from overcoming what others think
is impossible.
Quote of the
Day:
Fear cannot be
without some hope nor hope without some fear.
-Baruch Spinoza
