Why is it that some people seem to lead the perfect life while others struggle with every step? Often times I come across good, hard working, honest people who seem to face some of life's most difficult challenges while others who have been blessed with ways and means to do anything they want with their lives do just that without much difficulty. I'm still trying to figure that one out. It seems that there are so many people struggling right now with huge major life challenges and it just doesn't seem fair. Why, oh why can't good people be blessed with easy lives?
Wait a minute....let me think this one through a bit more. Where would I be right now if I hadn't been given some of the ugly struggles in my life? I would probably be a fairly shallow, selfish person. I've had to face some pretty major obstacles throughout my life, much like most "normal" people, and I know I've come out stronger because of them. The loss of our first child taught me how precious and fragile life is, financial difficulties have taught me how to appreciate the small things and realize much of the "fluff" of life is just that, inconsequential fluff. The obstacles we faced with all three adoptions taught me that love has no boundaries and a mother's love is never ending and all encompassing. Watching my daughter struggle with serious health issues has taught me to take each day as a gift. I'm still trying to figure out what I'm suppose to be learning from the current challenges in my life, but I'm sure there are some huge life lessons just waiting for me to grasp.
What is a perfect life, after all? To me, it's having the love and support of family and friends, knowing that I'm accepted by those people in my life regardless of my faults. It's sitting down at the end of the day and realizing I did the best I could, even if all I did was spend time with my kids. Having a perfect life is learning at forgive myself for the dumb things I do and learning to forgive others for the personal hurts caused by others actions. I'm still a work in progress, but all in all, I think I have the perfect life!
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I agree 100% with you, Lorie. Having the perfect life is all about attitude. I mean, really, who has a "perfect" life. I try to assume that everyone is struggling with some major issue in their life. Some people keep their trials private while others share a little or everything. But it all depends on our attitude. It's extremely difficult to stay positive and upbeat in the middle of trials but, Lorie, you are doing it. You have a grateful heart and are willing to learn the lesson that you are supposed to learn from each life experience. You are amazing and I'm so amazed at all that you have accomplished and will continue to accomplish in life. Hang in there, girlfriend! I love ya!
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