Aftermath. The dictionary says that
it is the period of time after a bad and
usually destructive event.
The aftermath of a storm or other
natural event is the destruction that is left behind. The aftermath of a
marriage break-up or any long time relationship – when there are children or a
child involved makes the breakup even that much more devastating. Children get
the worst of it. They don’t understand what went wrong between the parents.
Some even blame themselves.
Aftermath is a word that carries a
lot of weight and emotional scars. Regardless of what caused the aftermath,
there also can be healing from the event. Some people will seek counseling and others
will turn to drugs or alcohol or both. Sadly, those that choose drugs/alcohol
are walking down a sad a sorry path.
Regardless of what a person chooses
to do after being involved in a life changing event, the aftermath still needs
to be dealt with. Some people take the aftermath and work with it. It’s like
the saying – what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. It’s so true. So,
whatever life deals you, be strong and have courage. As my Mom always used to
say, this too, shall come to pass. She was right.
I have found in my life – my faith is
what sees me through the tough times. I have spent many days (periodically
throughout my life) feeling depressed. However, in all those days of
disappointment and depression, I have always kept my eyes on God the Father,
Jesus the Son and the Holy Spirit. I don’t know how else to live my life. Every
day is a new opportunity for me to not only do my best but to try to give a
word or two of encouragement, or lend a sympathetic ear.
We are all part of this life. We all
need to have a person or two or maybe three that are a support system for the
difficult times and for the days that are great. We need to share the happiness
with those people too! Every day when I wake up I always start by thanking God
for the new day. Every night before I fall asleep I thank God for all that
happened to me, for the lessons learned and for the opportunities to grow, to
think and to do.
Life isn’t always “a bowl of cherries” but it is balanced out with ups and downs. If
we didn’t have the downs (struggles) we wouldn’t be able to appreciate the
good. May God bless you today and all the days of your life, Amen.
