with sprinklings of you
A break down, a break up (break down of another kind), a wreck.
All in a week.
So much of the horrible has happened I really wonder if its coincidence or a cosmic curse. See, I was already not in a good place and now, well.
Now, I’m in such a state of shock — I feel like I’m watching my life on the television and have no control on its outcome. I wish there was a button I could push and make everything right again — but that’s not how it works.
I don’t understand why all of this was necessary or if it was at all, but I do know that God is somewhere in this mess. Part of me thinks that last bit is comical, but experience tells me its not.
I’ve learned a long time ago not to get too heady with God. This will make some of your skin crawl, but seriously, if I tried to break this all down and analyze it, I couldn’t make sense of it. There’s an element of trust and obedience that’s needed that just can’t be analyzed.
I cringe a little writing this because I imagine some of you will read this and be glad that at least I’m able to hang onto God in tough circumstances. To be honest, I don’t know if that’s really the case yet. I went into this past week already a mess and now, I feel lost, a little scrambled.
Understand, I don’t have anyone to blame for all of this, its just circumstances gone wrong — its no one’s fault. Life decided to turn bad, and maybe I’m glad I don’t have the energy to process the hows and whys.
On the bright side, I’m not in Haiti, and I haven’t lost loved ones. Life could get a lot worse. I’m trying to keep perspective but its honestly a hard thing to do at the moment.
I am just a girl trying to figure out how I can best spend my life. I like to write, and as such have a blog. I have great friends and family—a rich life.
Vocationally, I work for a fabulous online website in the Houston area. I get to write, edit photos and sort and attend events in Houston. What can I say, it's loads of fun. Feel free to comment on anything—nothing you say will be unwelcome unless you choose to insult myself or another person on this blog. Criticize and challenge beliefs all you want, but please don't make it personal.This blog sprung from my blog at xanga awhile back (www.xanga.com/resplendentRachel). I hope you enjoy, and thank you for reading.
Steve Love
January 16th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
Hi, I don’t have anything interesting to say, so just consider this comment as a hug.
Simon Jones
January 17th, 2010 at 4:30 am
Hey Rachel, I am sorry to here about things going bad for you. There are so many trite expressions and things I could say about hardships making you stronger and whatever, but you don’t need all that yadda yadda because you know that stuff.
So I just want to say I heard your little scream here and I’m thinking of you. If I were there I’d give you a big ol squishy hug too.
You’re a fantastic person Rachel. And not that it matters, but I think you’re great!
Megan
January 18th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
hey RH.. I’m glad you’re blogging again! I’m sorry things are crappy, though – just consider this a virtual chai sent right to your doorstep…
Rachel Hanley
January 22nd, 2010 at 10:10 pm
Thank you all
Very kind words from some very dear friends. Thanks for being my friend even when I feel like….. hmmm…. like I imagine a lottery ball feels. Rough life being knocked all over the place
To friends who understand my humor.. or at least tolerate it. cheers.
greekphysique
January 23rd, 2010 at 12:50 am
Aww I’m sorry. I like the part about not being too heady–that’s exactly true, God isn’t 100% logical by our standards.