Life Thoughts:
It has been interesting my first couple of weeks in Alaska. I live where I can see Chilkoot Bay. The name of the road that runs by the drive to my apartment is called Mud Bay Road. And that is appropriate. When the tide is up, the bay is full of sparkling, blue water that reflects the sun and is absolutely beautiful. When the tide goes out, the bay area is no longer a sparkling bay of water, but a bay of brown mud. Not that this is a bad thing, but just so different from what came before. It is the same with our lives is it not? There are times when the essence of our life is sparkling and filled with beauty. Things are going pretty well, everyone is doing ok, we are feeling pretty healthy, the bills are being paid, we have a roof over our heads and well, life if good. But then, just when we thought we were going along life as it should be (by our thoughts anyway), suddenly the tide turns. We are hit with some kind of illness, now we have to get medical attention, we can’t work, the weather changes and we have damage to our roofs, we have a family crisis. The turning of the tide. Where do we find the courage to face life when we are now looking at the muddy side of it all. Where do you find your strength to muddle through the problems, the issues, the hard stuff.
I know where my strength comes from. What I want to say is that you need to connect to that inner strength that can only come from the source of our beings. God. There I said it. I believe that I have people around me that are willing to help if I can humble myself to ask. You do too, you know. I have a terrible time asking for help. Those of you who know me, realize this. Don’t be like me. Be open and honest with your friends and family and let them know you are having a tough time. You are not alone. Just don’t be afraid to ask. Life is like the tide. It changes. The good comes in and then it goes out. But that is the tide of life. We just have to learn to take it as it comes.
Life Adventures:
The weather has been cold this week but no new snow at this point. Looks like that will come later in the week. The temps are supposed to get warmer, but with that comes the snow. Sickness is going around our little office, so some of my coworkers have been out sick. Boo! Hoping I can stay away from that. I am slowly learning what I need to know to survive one day at a time, and that is the best I can do. Everyone I have met so far has been friendly and helpful. I have been a contributing customer to the coffee shops as I feel that I MUST support the local economy. HAHA! The winds have been very strong and is that keeps up, I don’t believe that mosquitoes will be too much of an issue this summer, but we will see. One day at a time.
Until next time, I hope everyone has a wonderful week and hang in there. There is a purpose for all you do and for where you are in your life. Best wishes to all.