waiting...
Somewhere in the last few days (on a blog I read, I am sure), I came across this quote:
In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: It goes on...
Robert Frost
I have been thinking about these words ever since I read them. I recall hearing this quote at some point in my past, but it was when I read it recently that it resonated with me in a way that stuck.
My grandfather is back in the hospital. He is bleeding internally. This is all I know. They thought he was okay. It doesn't seem that he is. I don't know anything else. I am sitting in the quiet of my home trying to work and mostly I am scared. My eyes are puffy from crying and my head feels full of snot. He is so far away and there isn't anything I can do right now but wait. And try not to jump to conclusions or let fear take over. So I wait.
Wait for that phone to ring.
I have been listening to a song over and over again lately...Kelly put it on a CD she made me after we connected at ArtFest last year. The song is called "We Walk the Same Line" (by Everything but the Girl). There is a line about how loud the phone rings when you're waiting for news. Yes.
And no matter what that news is. Good news. Things are just the same news. I don't know anything news. The worst news. Life just keeps going. That is the one certainty.
So I sit with this idea: When we realize that this is it, that life goes on, we then have the choice to decide how we will live in this life. Every day, you have this choice. Because every day the world just keeps going on around you.
Right now my choice is to realize that today is a day when I don't have the energy to go it alone. So I am asking you to take a second or two and send positive thoughts/energy/prayers to my grandfather in South Carolina. {thanks}
should vanish like rain on midday,
well I've no doubt there'll be more.
And we can't run and we can't cheat,
cause babe when we meet
what we're afraid of,
we find out what we're made of.
So if you loose your faith babe,
you can have mine,
and if you're lost,
I'm right behind,
cause we walk the same line.
When it's dark baby,
there's a light I'll shine,
and if you're lost,
I'm right behind,
cause we walk the same line.
(lyrics from "We Walk the Same Line" by Everything but the Girl)
liz lamoreux
Reader Comments (18)
Sending thoughts and prayers to South Carolina and all the way across the country to you, too. It's tough to wait...just know you aren't alone while you do it.
Hugs to you, Liz.
I am thinking of you and sending a prayer for Healing to your Grandfather.
healing thoughts, light and love, all heading to your dear one...and to you.
powerful necessary words dear friend. thank you.
My thoughts are with you and your grandfather. I know the jump at the phone ringing, and I hope you have a steady hand on your heart to keep it comforted.
I love this quote about life going on. As it does, whether we like it or not.
my arms are wrapped you my dear. you are indeed not alone.
walking by your side...
love,
boho
you know i love that song. i do. i love everything about that song.
i am thinking of you today, a lot actually. and of your grandpa, too.
LOVE the lyrics. They express beautifully just what I'd like to say to you, Liz.
While you wait, I'll hold the Light for you and for your grandfather; I'll keep the faith.
For the life of me I can't remember who said this--a female saint, I think--but it was painted on my old bathroom wall:
All shall be well. All shall be well. All manner of things shall be exceedingly well.
Blessings.
j
Aw, Liz, I'm so sorry to hear your grandpa isn't doing well. Sending lots of good thoughts toward you and toward him~~~~~
done, my sweet friend. and i'm sending them to you too...i hope you feel the love...
i'm beaming light and love to your grandfather right now... and will contine to do so, love... and hugs and kisses for you too xx
your family is in my thoughts ... in my heart ...
i'm sending love to you both....
Liz..
I am so VERY sorry to hear about your grandfather.
I am keeping you and family in my thoughts and prayers.
Be kind to yourself during these difficult days.
Prayers to your family...
Sending prayers to you and your grandfather for peace and strength.
Oh this song-it reaches right to my heart.
Thw aiting must have been tough sweetie. I am sending many many loving healing thoughts to your grandpa.
Love you
You and your grandfather are in my prayers.
You know, your love for your grandparents really astounds me. I never got to know mine and sometimes wish for the same kind of connection with them.