Nightly Gathering

Open Thread Post 131 - A Simple Thing

Today was one of those days when more than one thing was off-kilter. I was upset last night and turned to junk food for relief. Nope, I didn't have it in the house; I had to go out and get it: Cheeseballs, Milkduds, & Peanut butter cups all helped temporarily, plus just a little alcohol.

I felt guilty this morning because I just don't want to eat that crap! I had work issues today that represent one of my greatest fears; that my concentration is now so changed that I can't do as good as I used to. By the time I took a midday walk, I had not eaten, I felt stressed, and my heart was heavy.

Eighty percent of the way done, I see a toddler who must have just gotten out of, or about to get into a car. This beautiful little guy waved at me. That was a very needed gesture by a tiny little human being. I prayed for the little boy to have a wonderful life and continue to be able to do for others what he had done for me so naturally.

I'm feeling a little better as I write this. It's going to be a rollercoaster until it isn't. We all have these good days and bad days, it's not unique to the grieving. I am looking forward to the long weekend though!

Comment about anything you'd like to for open thread. Maybe since you're up in the middle of the night (perhaps), I'll give you a Bible Verse to think about, and a link to a good podcast!

If any of you lacks wisdom [to guide him through a decision or circumstance], he is to ask of [our benevolent] God, who gives to everyone generously and without rebuke or blame, and it will be given to him.

James 1:5 AMP

This woman, Melissa Dougherty, is one of my favorite podcasters. She uses a lot of humor and satire, but her longer ones are usually interviews or book reviews, and I recommend her.