Bring On the Rain

     As we grow older we start to realize that adulthood isn't all it was cracked up to be. As matter of fact, it can be pretty terrible. I remember when my biggest decision was whether I wanted to use the purple crayon or the pink crayon. (By the way, pink always won.) Now, I have to make these huge important decisions that will affect my life, the lives of everyone around me, my children, and God knows who else. I remember if I didn't do my job and clean my room, my mom would usually do it for me (don't be jealous. I thought I was a princess...I'm still not convinced that I'm not...). But now, if I don't do my job, someone's life could literally be on the line (I'm a nurse).  I remember when a band-aid or a kiss would fix almost any hurt, now I need pills, therapy, tissues,  and sometimes I think I need Vodka. 

     I had almost come to the conclusion that growing up was indeed the worst decision I've ever made.

But...

    
 When I was a child I couldn't love like I love now. I couldn't help others as I can now. I didn't enjoy the small things in life as I can now.

{*There is a lot of beauty in this messed up, unfair, crazy life*}

A light rain, a gentle breeze, the smile of a child, a baby's laugh, a kiss, dancing, music, and so much more.

Maybe life isn't so bad. Maybe we make it worse by expecting something different.

I heard a song today on my way home from a stressful day at work:

Another day has almost come and gone

Can't imagine what else could go wrong

Sometimes I'd like to hide away somewhere and lock the door

A single battle lost but not the war

'Cause, tomorrow's another day

And I'm thirsty anyway

So bring on the rain

It's almost like the hard times circle 'round

A couple drops and the rain starts pouring down

Yeah, I might feel defeated and I might hang my head

I might be barely breathing but I'm not dead

'Cause, tomorrow's another day

And I'm thirsty anyway

So bring on the rain, ooh

I'm not gonna let it get me down

I'm not gonna cry

And I'm not gonna lose any sleep tonight

'Cause, tomorrow's another day

     It may be bad now and life may be hard, but keep one thing in mind. It may be a bad day, a bad week, or even a bad year, but that doesn't make it a bad life. Keep your head up, tomorrow's a brand new day. 

Love,

        Victoria