I hate the stupid saying that everything happens for a reason...but I believe it. I also believe that certain people are brought into our lives for certain reasons. We just have to do our best, not to figure out why they are here, but to just embrace their presence.
I have a coworker who I really look up too. She is honest, tells it like it is and doesn't take crap from anybody. She is knowledgeable and cares deeply for her patients and their outcomes. Through getting to know her I discovered that her partner is a good friend of my uncle. I then found out through my dad and uncle that her partner was in the accident with my dad. I experienced a flood of emotions when I discovered this news. First was surprise. I'd never given the other accident victims any real thought, much less thought I'd ever have the chance to meet them if I wanted. Second was anger. Anger because of my dad's disability, why was he so hurt and his life so altered, but this other guy's wasn't? I haven't told this coworker that I know who her partner is. I want to and have thought about doing it a million times. Those first emotions have disappeared, I am no longer angry, but know that there was a reason for the way everything happened. And that this person was brought into my life for a reason. I am very thankful for the relationship that her and I have and really think she will be in my life for a very long time.
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