I’m sitting outside and watching the snow fall on the Smoky Mountains.
The world is a mysterious place. Full of happiness, tragedy, adventure, and loss.
And sometimes…..a bit of magic.
I think if I told you all the wonderful and weird things that have happened to me in this life, you’d either say I was lucky, lying, or just plain crazy. I don’t understand it all. But I’m willing to accept the possibility.
Here are a few examples. (They will seem little more than coincidence to you. But, I know the truth. I can’t tell you all of them. And I can’t explain the big ones. I’m not sure you’re ready for that just yet.)
I wrote a blog post once. I had one specific person in mind.
He later commented on the post.
I didn’t mention him or tell him to read it.
It was a complete coincidence.
Or was it?
I once prayed that I would not be happy unless I married a girl that was just like a friend of mine since grade school.
We’ve been married for over 20 yrs and counting.
My wife and I were trying to decide if we should take in any more foster children. I told her we would if it was a boy and his name was____. (It was a very random and rare name)
A few months later, we got a call from the social worker. I bet you can guess what his name was.
Weird. Or something else?
Can we just agree that life is beautiful and strange?
God’s Grace is a miracle.
p.s.
Prayer isn’t about wishing or magic.
p.p.s
I don’t always write about weird stuff. Sometimes, I write about addiction, anxiety, depression, and faith. Or sometimes I just talk.
You can listen to the Podcast HERE.
Dr Parks, I don’t know if you remember me but I did my clinical at your facility. I’m Felicia Ivy. I will never forget the kindness that you and Dr Ostrander and your office personal showed me. I’m now a traveling nurse and I love it for the most part. I find myself feeling lonely and sad sometimes. I know we speak and think things into existence per say but it’s so hard for me to believe for myself. Thank you for this article, I will read it over and over again.
Felicia, it’s great to hear back from you. My oldest daughter wants to be a traveling nurse. I think she forgets that she will actually have to work wherever she travels and it’s not an actual vacation. hahaha. Have you traveled anywhere fun?
I am sorry to hear that you feel sad at times. But I would like to let you know that it is perfectly normal to feel that way. It is a normal human emotion. So do not feel guilty or ashamed. Often we don’t know why we are going through what we’re going through until it’s over. It’s always easier to see with hindsight. Sometimes the best thing to do is to stare it in the face right from the get go, which is what is seems you are doing. That is good.
I’ve been reading a bit on the concept of virtue. It means living for the purpose you were created. It means being brave. Having courage. Standing for what’s right. And putting in the hard work. Even when times are difficult. Especially when times are difficult.
Godspeed.
And thanks for sharing.
I love this and completely agree, Dr. Park. Has been true in my life for sure.
Thanks, Dr Bryan. I appreciate the read and the comment!
Thanks for another great post. You make me think, which is quite a feat!
Hahaha. Appreciate it