The Days In Between

[Doreen]

This was posted on another group site that I belong to. Its amazing how we can choose to look at things and how they affect our daily being. I choose to start looking at more of the "Days In Between".....

*THE DAYS IN BETWEEN*
*By Bob Perks (c) 2007*

Sometimes I need to see my life differently. Like stepping outside it and seeing it from a different angle. Maybe walking around it, underneath it or climbing on top.

Better yet, through the eyes of a child. There is nothing complex about what I am about to share with you. In fact, the beauty of it lies in the simplicity.

I was talking to a friend about all the things I've been going through lately. We were sitting at a table in an open coffee shop located in the center of a mall.

I love coffee and I love conversation.

Just as we began speaking a woman with two teenage girls took the table just behind us. They were rowdy and unsettled as they were talking about all the shopping they were doing. Mom reminded them to sit quietly while she placed their order at the counter.

Remarkably, they quieted down immediately.

"All I want to do is to get through it," I said as we continued our chat.

"I know what you mean," my friend replied.

Then I said, "When I look back over my life all I see is me dealing with a problem and sooner or later another one pops up."

Without hesitation I heard, "What about all the days in between?"

I looked at my friend and he shook his head as he said, "I didn't say that."

"I did!" a young voice replied.

Then from behind him one of the girls turned around, smiled, and repeated, "What about all the days in between?"

I smiled. I thought it wonderful that she felt she had something to offer us.

"Explain." I said.

"Well, this is just my opinion, but people always think about their problems. What about all those days in between? Those days we throw away worrying about what happened and what might happen," she said.

"Those days are good days, probably more of those than the bad ones!" the other girl added.

Just then the woman returned. "Are they bothering you?" she asked.

"No, they helped me see my life differently", I said. "Now I see the days in between."

"More of those than the bad ones!" my friend added.

What do you see?

[melro1973]

Thank you, Doreen. I needed that. Point taken.

[ckoalaco]

Great post Doreen. I got it in the email you sent me today and I was thinking about putting it in a blog here too. Great minds think alike, right, lol.

[Doreen]

You're quite welcome, ladies. It was just one of those posts that "hit home" for me on so many levels. Glad it meant something to you as well.....

[Carole :)]

I've read this before and so glad to read it again. Thanks for sharing this Doreen. :) Also want to say just love the calico kitty on your page. He/she reminds me of my Trump, who is definitely overly plump, the only cat I know to ever prop herself up against a wall, sit like a human being and preen herself, and might I add, NOT lose her balance in the process. It's an hysterical sight!

[Babs77]

Thanks Doreen, nice post. When things get tough is always the best time to remember "the days in between". Thanks for the reminder!