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Question... What Would You Do?
Posted On 01/19/2020 20:13:13 by yourchoice

 I’ve had some extra time this past week to do different things, some that I put off for a long time, and some were experiments that I’ve thought about before, but didn’t have any “spare” time. It has been very cold in our area… some claiming that there were a few record lows in the past century. Of course, there are always some who will complain if it is only two degrees below freezing, or raining on their planned day for travelling, or shopping, or any other outdoor activity, or the heat is so intense that it is causing someone to sweat, even without any physical activity. I agree that these examples are extreme, but if you have any awareness of global news, what would you do if you were in a different location or situation?

What would you do if you lived in Australia, were asked to evacuate your home and all your possessions, with the possibility of returning to nothing but ashes? A dear friend of mine, who moved to Australia less than a year ago, is in that position.

What would you do if you lived in the Philippines and could watch the explosion of the Taal volcano? Several of our Phillipino friends are scrambling to get help to relatives and friends in that situation

What would you do if you were a new resident in a far-away country, and you lost family members in a massive plane crash? Many who died in that crash live in our province, and we hear and read family stories who are trying to figure out what they can do for the remaining family members who live here.

What would you do if you woke up in Newfoundland and discovered that the snowstorm during the night had buried your car, blocked your doors, had no electricity, and you needed medical care? I can only imagine what is going on in those neighborhoods.

I have no answer, even to myself, because major stress-causing situations in my life are still “small events” compared to what we are hearing this month. There is no excuse for complaining about a bit of cold weather, the inconvenience caused by the tardy snowplow, or the need for an extra layer of clothing. 

It seems to me that we need to be more thankful… and do less complaining. Sometimes, we could just say, “It is... what it is!”

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01/20/2020 11:43:12


momtocam wrote:

... As a friend and I were just discussing this past weekend. She mentioned something her grandfather told her many years ago when she was small. When you think you're having a bad day, always remember..someone else is having a worse day compared to your small setback. ......

I thoroughly enjoyed your posting... and your grandfather did give good advice (if we would only remember some of the advice from our elders!). Long-time friendships are also a treasure, and I certainly relate to that. Classmates in my nursing class are still special and treasured friends, after being together almost 60 years ago. I have no birth siblings but they are like a crowd of sisters to me.



01/20/2020 11:34:17


nightfall wrote:

Ironically I think it's just the way we humans are. We do complain a lot about the weather and I think that's just to make conversation.

You may be right... or it has become a habit to compain about almost everything! 



01/20/2020 09:08:25

Goes so well with this photo that showed up in a daily newsletter I receive. This shot from Logan, Arkansas..just 9 days ago after an EF2 tornado ripped through this area the night before. As a friend and I were just discussing this past weekend. She mentioned something her grandfather told her many years ago when she was small. When you think you're having a bad day, always remember..someone else is having a worse day compared to your small setback. She said she has never forgotten this. She and I grew up together..were neighbors at one time before we started high school. We often reminisce about days gone by. We enjoy sharing stories and childhood memories from so long ago. I'm very grateful for our long friendship. Material things can be replaced. humand (animals) can't be replaced...which is why I wanted to share this picture. May we all be reminded we live in an imperfect world. Our day may be going full speed ahead in solitude, yet across the street, county, continent..someone else's world is falling apart, or is gone completely. The cost of a smile is priceless.



01/20/2020 07:08:23

Ironically I think it's just the way we humans are. We do complain a lot about the weather and I think that's just to make conversation.



01/19/2020 21:08:00


Allen wrote:

That's true Mona...it is what it is!  Complaining only makes people not listen to you!  We just need to man up or woman up and except whatever comes our way!  It's all we can do!  It makes for a more peace of mind!  

Thanks, Allen! I am amazed at the reziliance of people who face terrible obsticles... illness, financial, etc. They 'make do', get to work at something, and hang on! I think that their faith in life beyond this life helps too.





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