One of Those Weeks.....

This week has been one of those kind of weeks when you feel as though you've spent the whole week at the amusement park doing nothing but ride the roller coaster. I think that this coaster could qualify for a prize for being the wildest ride anywhere. What has happened is that my girls were hurt by a person who shall remain nameless for obvious reasons. Hurt not only physically but very emotionally.

I think this emotional pain is worse than the physical pain, in fact, I know it is. My oldest has really had a tough time and I as a dad have done and continue to do every thing, and I do mean everything that I can to make life easier for both kids. What I did was this, I had grown a beard because of being on some blood thinners after a heart attack I was afraid to use a razor, anyway to make a long story short, my daughter due to this pain had become unknown to me: afraid of men with beards. Now I really liked my beard but to make things easier on her I went ahead and shaved the thing off, then she tried to say she wasn't bothered by it. I felt good about the fact that I had made her feel good even though she wouldn't admit it. At the same time it made me feel very angry that I had to do it in the first place, all because of one person. So now I am having to deal with my own anger and trying to forgive this individual. Forgiving is the easy part, he is one sick son of a gun. Forgetting, does the word NEVER ring a bell. I think sometimes these things are good not to forget. These memories may keep us out of trouble later on. God says we are to Forgive, I don't find anywhere in His word where He tells us we have to Forget. I'll leave with this Poem by Jimmy Dean and apologise for the length of this article.

I've never made a fortune,
and it's probably too late now.
But I don't worry 'bout that much,
I'm happy anyhow.
As I go along life's journey,
I'm reaping better than I sowed.
I'm drinking from my saucer
'Cause my cup has overflowed

I don't have a lot of riches
And sometimes the going's tough,
But I've got three kids that love me
That makes me rich enough.
I just thank God for His blessings
And the mercy He's bestowed,
I'm drinking from my saucer
'Cause my cup has overflowed.

I remember times when everything went wrong
And my faith got a little bit thin,
Then all at once the dark clouds broke
And that ole sun peaked through again.
So Lord, help me not to gripe
'Bout the tough rows that I've hoed.
I'm drinking from my saucer
'Cause my cup has overflowed.

And if God gives me strength and courage
When the way grows steep and rough,
I'll not ask for other blessings
I'm already blest enough.
And may i never be too busy
To help another bear his Load,
Then I'm drinking from my saucer
'Cause my cup has overflowed.

I truly feel blessed that I am able to have 2 wonderful kids who love me and I am Blessed to be able to help them through this terrible situation. Wasn't God wise to allow my disability to continue? I know He was. Thank You God. God Bless you too.

Tim Taliaferro

Tim is president of the Disabled American House Husbands Club.