it pours. So, that old saying goes. The relationship between Shortcake and I has had quite an interesting start. I'm sure one day we'll look back on this time and be thankful because it is bringing us close together. But, right now, at this moment, it sucks. Not she and I, but life. Life right now sucks.
Shortcake is having issues with folks on her job. I mean, why is it that folks don't want to do their job but then turn around and get mad cause you are doing your job? Do yo damn job! Simple. As. That. It seems that when folk wanna be crazy, they gotta be crazy all together. Spread that stuff out. A person can only take so much at a time.
Unfortunately, Shortcake's family has suffered a loss. Death is never easy, more so when it comes unexpectedly. I ask that you keep Shortcake and her family in your prayers. Shortcake is now worried about her grandmother, who is the last surviving sister. I know that pain and it hurts like hell.
I understand that life happens and there is nothing we can do but take it all in stride. But, I can not help but to feel inadequate. I mean, I'm trained as a minister and I could not think of any words of comfort when she told me what was happening. I was speechless. I mean there are the usual canned speeches that we are taught to give but they seem so rehearsed, so practiced, so unnecessarily emotionless.
We come in as professionals. We tell you that God is in control. We tell you they are in a better place. We tell you to trust and depend on God to get you through this difficult time. We read some scripture. We pray. We leave. No wonder folks have such a disdain for ministers and religion. We have had 2000 years and that's the best we can come up with. Wow. We have got to do better.
I didn't sleep well cause I was worried about my girl. She needs a break. She needs a vacation. She needs to go home and be with her family. She needs time to just be. I want her to have all that and more. Yea, one day we will look back on this and think about how much closer it brought us. But today, it all seems to
Make. No. Sense.
I am sorry to read about Shortcake's loss. I will keep her and her family in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteIts hard to know what to say no matter how much training you have. Just keep holding and praying for her, her family, and yourself because even when you don't know what to say, God knows what they need. Continue to comfort her and be there for her and she will love you all the more for it.
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