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Who am I to complain at all?
Yesterday, someone close to me got some horrible news. She went to the doctor, and they told her that she lost her baby. What made it worse is that 1) she was due any day now. She was more than 8 months pregnant, and 2) her husband is currently overseas fighting for our country. I can't even begin to imagine the pain and heartache that she must be going through. I know no words anyone can say can help the situation or even make it a little bit better. It really got me thinking about how I view a lot of things, and made me ask myself Who am I to complain at all?
Who am I to complain about having to do my hair when someone else in the world went in for a regular check-up and found out they had cancer?
Who am I to complain about the weather getting colder when someone else in the world is still looking for their son that went missing over five years ago?
Who am I to complain about being in a long-distance relationship when someone's favorite uncle is lying on his death bed?
Who am I to complain about something someone said behind my back when there are people on the streets who have no one else in the world to help them?
Who am I to complain about missing breakfast when someone else in the world goes home to husband that beats them?
Who am I to complain about having too much work to do when someone else in the world is sitting in the hospital with their daughter who got hit by a drunk driver?
Who am I to complain about having to take a cold shower when someone else in the world gets bullied by their peers every day?
Who am I to complain about needing to go grocery shopping when someone else in the world just found out their best friend committed suicide?
Who am I to complain about anything while my friend is being forced to have her stillborn child?
I mean, really. Who am I to complain at all? This horrible, horrible situation just made me think about all of the dumb things that I complain about every day when there are people in the world who have it so much worse than I do.
I want to challenge all of you today to not sweat the small stuff, and to be grateful for the things that you've been blessed with.
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This is kind of morbid but I've started to feel this way about Mondays-- as much as everyone (including myself) hates them & likes to complain, if you think about it, some people weren't lucky enough to wake up on Monday morning. It really puts things into perspective. I'm so sorry to hear about the news of your friend who lost the baby. I can't even imagine how difficult and heartbreaking that would be.
ReplyDeleteAt times we truly do forget how blessed we are and don't even know. Yes we all may not have everything we want but we have good friends and family that love us, most of us are in good health, and just really life. Your post really does put things into perspective and just the right thing I needed to read today for I was complaining about something that was so minor it's actually said. Thank you for sharing this post.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for you friends lost. I know first hand how it feel to loss someone when you husband oversea. I have never lost a child. I have a good friend that just lost her baby last year and I see first hand how hard it is on her.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your friend's loss. I can definitely relate. A year ago I faced the same situation at 7 months and it isn't easy. You definitely look at the world differently
ReplyDeleteI'm just so sorry for your friend! :'( I hope she's alright!
ReplyDeleteSo sad, but you're right, perspective is so important.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear this about your friend. Things like this really do make us look at our world a little differently.
ReplyDeleteThat poor woman and her family! A lot of people are going to be keeping them in their hearts for a while because you shared this.
ReplyDeleteThat really is a good way to put things into perspective. I think if more people did that, there would be much less complaining and people would enjoy life a little more. I can't imagine what she's going through right now either. My heart is broken for her.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that my post could inspire you in that way. Every time I started to complain about something today, I remembered my friend and this post. I am challenging myself to not sweat the small stuff anymore. I and so many other people are so lucky, and I just need to keep remembering that.
ReplyDeleteIt's such a hard situation to go through, and I wouldn't wish that kind of pain on anybody.
ReplyDeleteI can't even imagine what she must be going through right now or what you went through then. I am so sorry for your loss. I wouldn't wish that kind of pain on anyone.
ReplyDeleteI am hoping so too. Good news is that her husband was able to get on a plane to come be with her.
ReplyDeleteIt really is a sad situation, and my heart is breaking for her. I wish there was something I could do, but I know only time can heal this wound for her. It's so important to gain perspective and remember not to sweat the small stuff, because so many people are going through much worse things.
ReplyDeleteIt really does. It just makes me feel silly for complaining about such small things when there are so many other people in the world suffering. I need to remember that I'm lucky to have the things that I have.
ReplyDeleteI just can't even begin to imagine where her head is right now. My heart just breaks for her, but she is a strong person, and I know she'll pull through it in the long run.
ReplyDeleteThat's so sad. Will keep her in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteThanks, love. I'm sure she will appreciate that.
ReplyDeleteOh goodness. I am so sorry to hear about your friend, Tiffany. i can't even imagine how she may be feeling right now. She is in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for sharing this and putting a lot of things in perspective for me. This was truly inspiring and sincere. xoxo
ReplyDeleteSo happy I can inspire you through this tragedy. It's so sad, and my heart is broken for her. I can't even imagine what she must be feeling or thinking right now.
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