Sunday, November 27, 2011

you just never really know

I don't really know why I'm back here posting. I just feel more comfortable over here, I always come back to this blog, after every single drama that I have. This isn't to say I'm abandoning my other new blog, but I just wanted to come back and just blog about real life again. Probably no one is still reading this. I don't know. Anyway, today was a very interesting day. I went to Church and found on that a lady that is a new member (probably about five plus months) was in the hospital. A friend of mine and I were very concerned as we had not heard anything and immediately wanted to visit her. We then found out that the reason she was in the hospital is that she had tried to commit suicide. I was floored. We still wanted to visit, but I was so unsure as to what we should say. I still don't know if what we said was the "right" thing to say, but she seemed really glad to see us and told us that she felt very loved. The thing that was so sad to me is that the week before she had been in Church and seemed fine and even spoke about how grateful she was for the gospel in her life. Of course I realized that we really really never know how people are doing on the inside. It reminded me of this quote:
You really just don't know. I need a reminder every now and again. How are you (whoever you are) doing these days? I'm available for hugs at all hours, just so you know.

5 comments:

Katamaran said...

You're such a sweet soul Jen.

luvnmy10 said...

Thanks for sharing this experience. I always say we put on our Sunday faces for everyone else, while inside we may be going through some very difficult times. You were so good to follow promptings and make the visit. I am in a good place right now, thanks for asking : ). How about you? Need a little bit of Orlando in your life?... Open invitation any time.

the emily said...

Oh, how awful. Just awful. That poor woman. I can't imagine what it must be like to be that sad, or lonely. I'm so lucky to have an awesome family.

Amy said...

Isn't that the truth? You just never know. It makes me even more grateful to have my struggles and trials. It always could be worse. Love ya Jen!

jane said...

I'm so glad you made contact with your hospitalized friend.
Try saying something along these lines: I CARE ABOUT YOU. YOU ARE IMPORTANT TO ME AND I LOVE YOU. I'm sorry you are hurting. Let me give you a hug." Then don't wait for permission, just hug.

love and hugs.

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