Well it's Good Friday and all in all my desire was to take several pictures and as well do a few other things I got started but unfortunately now and then one is pulled by way of obligation. So what do you do when your intention is to do something yet there is that obligatory effect that takes place? Today was a day in which I desired to render some good pictures yet at the same time a father with illness, a mother with illness and a sister with an illness. I guess you do the deeds that are necessary. I can't say I am too pleased with my father at times as this will mark the anniversary that he nearly passed away - yet he didn’t. So I do render my up most in these times. I know that certain occasions can bring things on but I keep my chin up regardless of what goes one. Faith, I believe within faith yet is there a limit to what one does for others as I literally find that today was another day that one is pulled away and it's happened many times. Where do I find spirit? I find it within my goals and within the faith that I aspire. Yet it can be very taxing, and yet it's a long weekend. I but where I find my source right now is right within my writes when things like this happen. I thought it would be nice to get a several cathedrals and perhaps even some other areas of faith taken today but it didn’t work out that way. So it's that was the day but I find that the best thing is to now make some plans and I know one never throws all the eggs in on basket but I am prepared to do so within the month of April.
Today every place of faith had something going on and I made it to one of 20 that I really wished to get into but I will chalk it up to another time.
I also went to a Good Friday service. The church altar area had been stripped of all decorations and objects, even the wine cruet etc. All that was left on the altar was a cross draped like the one in your picture, but with a black cloth. It was a solemn service without communion. We were sent away to "contemplate". I guess I haven't been to a Good Friday service before, or at least didn't notice its particular rituals. I read that the Finnish word for Good Friday translates better as Long Friday. I like that.
ReplyDeleteFaith comes in many ways, shapes and forms. The important is to have your own. Goals are what keep us going forward. Easter has a great signification and brings hope to whom believes. A good evening to you Jack.
ReplyDeleteKaryn yeah the intentions were to go to several places this was the first and well I am not one to complain but I do believe in faith and I guess you would say this is a test. I know what your meaning here. I was raised a catholic but I really believe that we all have faiths within an array of areas. So Long Friday is fitting :)
ReplyDeleteGoals and faith are inter related yes. And to you as well Danielle.
ReplyDeleteNow I see what you meant. You know Jack, I've had to take care of family too. It isn't easy. You get burned out if you don't go off and do a few things for yourself sometimes. You need to refresh your spirit so you can serve that much more.
ReplyDeleteOh I aspire in doing many things Julie, yet how does one say no with family? So right now I just render my own time and am in the midst of making plans. Yet this was an atypical post for Good Friday. Yet my intentions day were good ones. So you just render the best that you can during times as such. Yet I am human. And I am one that certainly is postive. In some manner each one of us have been there in some manner.
ReplyDeleteLife has a way of interrupting things and perhaps obligations. About 4 years ago now my Father in Law passed away right on Easter weekend. My husband and I were involved in an Easter Drama & musical at the church we attend. It was something that was 3 evenings and of course because of the situation could not complete our obligation. We were in the first drama. Someone else had to fill in our places the best they could. That Easter Sunday there were some Easter Lillies up front at church and afterwards the pastor's wife gave us one of them. She told me to plant it outside and it would come up every year..Every year Spring brings new life. Sometimes there is sickness or death in the family. I do feel for you there truly as I have also had difficult situations with my Dad's frail health..Just do what you can as you are able and take care of you. Your friends will be there . Glad to be your friend.
ReplyDeleteThanks Cheryl, I do a mind shift with this and well you can feed on it or you can just leave it be. There is a lesson within this situation in some manner - I know there is. And glad to be your friend as well. I have never been one to compromise friends. So I debated in writing this but I have and so be it. In April, god willing I am making a trip to the east coast.
ReplyDeleteIs there no one who could fill in for you for an hour? Better if you could take a day off. So many times others don't realize that the caregiver needs time off too. I finally called my brother one night, told him I was going home, taking my kids home and we were going to do something with just us. We spent weeks at the hospital every night. The kids got used to doing their homework there and the nurses would help keep an eye on them. You just have to dump it on someone else sometimes. In the long run, if you don't, they miss out in many ways too.
ReplyDeletetaking care of family can pose a hardship on any of us.both of my parents and brothers are deceased.knowing that you did what was necessary to care for them today will not go unrewarded.making sacrifices to hel them carries many blessing,so cheer up,hang on to your faith and your inner spriit will let you know that you did good today.forsaking others to help another is a good thing.here's wishing you a good night and a Happy Easter weekend.peace to you Jack.
ReplyDeleteNo, truly not so I just tend to things when and as needed....well this is what several friends have said offline and my brother never came this year only due to he sees the situation to be too stressful. So I do have an option, and I think I am going to take it.
ReplyDeleteParrie, each person in life has that very right to live out their own lives. I am not down if I was I would have shut this down and never wrote about it. I have done this longer than you know Parrie...yet I am not a nurse or other wise. Yet each person has that right to live life. To get back on with it and aspire in what they do. Easter was a pleasant the people that you meet and some that you enjoy things with are of value. It's time to make some decisions which have been within the making.
ReplyDeleteAside of that a very Happy Easter to you Parrie.
Jack, i meant no harm to you i was just trying to console you in what you are facing to go through.sorry i commented at all.
ReplyDeleteParrie, I know as I have known you as a friend for a long time, you said nothing wrong at all I assure you.
ReplyDeleteI hope things get better soon Jack concerning your family. I do not attend any church. I have my faith and find my church when I'm washing dishes, or out walking, watching the birds feed in their feeders in my yard, that is when I have my talks with God. Happy Easter Jack!
ReplyDeleteAnd the same to you Cath - it shall all work out as it's time for me to make some choices, which for the most part I have. As far as religion Cath I think to each there own. A great Easter weekend to you as well.
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