What Pleases You?

by Robdar 22 Replies latest jw friends

  • onacruse
    onacruse

    Robyn: "Sorry and joy, pain and beauty. This life is a tapestry of rich opposites."

    Exactly. Yin/yang. Not one without the other.

    Slogging through the hard times, and most all of us have had some REALLY hard times, is what gets us to the other side to enjoy the good and the peace.

    As for me, the single most important pleasure I'm now experiencing every day is to be loved by Katie, and to be in love with her. All the pain is quickly washing away to a faded memory.

    Wishing the same for you, Robyn.

    Craig

  • animal
    animal

    As I told my wife when I was having some heart problems, all I want to see is the kids on thier own and making in... then I can croak. For me, that says it all.

    My kids.

    Animal

  • Englishman
    Englishman

    I think that I am he luckiest man I the world because I have a wonderful wife and great children.

    Also:

    The smell of freesia's.

    Watching a good football match when my team is winning.

    Steam locomotives, it's just the raw power.

    That video clip of Shania singing "I feel like a woman".

    King prawn vindaloo.

    Seeing Concorde.

    Good beer.

    Classic cars, I want a maroon and cream Alvis.

    Women who can sing.

    Madeira, we're off soon.

    Cornish ice cream with caramel sauce.

    Rugby shirts.

    Birds.

    George, my big ginger tomcat.

    Englishman.

  • QCA1
    QCA1

    ((((((((((((((((Robdar))))))))))))))))))

    A very inspiring post,you are such a warm and loving person i am honored to be your friend.

    It pleases me to read something like what you have written as regards to a loving gesture from a total stranger.

    love and ((((((hugs))))))))

    qca1

  • maximumflash
    maximumflash

    Rob, my best wishes to your health!

    This is my list:

    1. My kids - health and happiness

    2. My wife - health and happiness

    3. My career - I take a lot of pride in my work

    Everything else isn't as important to me but I care about it to a degree.

    Get well soon Rob!

  • Simon
    Simon

    Seeing my kids happy - growing up, learning, playing, being 'best friends'.

    Being able to call my dad and go visit when we can afford it.

  • A Paduan
    A Paduan

    I was thinking - you were so pleased by this person - not by what he did for you, but by the fact that he is who is - giving you joy to know that love does exist - I suppose that's how I would like to tell the Good News to those on the forum that have been upset or traumatised - to believe or know that He is who He is - that is to know Him - that's really all it's about.

    paduan

  • Vivamus
    Vivamus

    (((Robyn))). I am so sorry to hear your health is not so good.

    What pleases me? *laughing softly, taking mind out of the gutter so that I can answer seriously*

    1. My mum. One of the strongest persons I know. She shows a strength and love I had not thought possible, while she cares for her mum, and still puts her hand on my forehead when I feel miserable.

    2. My grandma. The strongest woman I have ever met. She has a love for people that is unbelievable. Even when her body is failing her, and giving her a pain beyond belief, she still worries about others, smiles at her children and grandchildren, and gives love and support.

    3. My dad. We have met only recently, and have begun to rebuild a relationship, putting all the hurt behind us and starting afresh. Looking at his face I suddenly realized that I love him.

    4. That one man in LA that loves me. Separated by so many miles. Serendipity, that we should have met and have fallen in love.

    5. My family. Wacky and loving, and 100% supportive, even when they think I'm crazy.

    6. My friends and the laughter I have with them.

    7. Painkillers, when my headaches are so bad I can't even open my eyes, these are all I want, lol.

    8. Tuna Pizza, god, how I love that.

    9. Going to the beach on a winters day. When the wind blows you away, and the seagulls cry. Nature is magnificent and powerful. I feel insignificant and yet powerful at the same time.

    10. Pictures. Some people I have loved with all my heart have passed away. I keep them close with my pictures of them.

    11. Airplanes.... almost forgot, but I really love these things, lol. [see #4]

    Edited by - Vivamus on 20 October 2002 16:7:6

  • LyinEyes
    LyinEyes

    Rob , that was very well written , beautiful words and it really showed your beautiful spirt as well.

    I am so sorry you have been so sick. Hope you are on the road to mending.I am not sure what made you sick if it is something that comes and goes or was acute, just hitting ya so hard.

    I have some physical problems that cause me great pain, and honestly the only thing that touches the pain, would be a good large shot of morphine!!!!!!!!!!LOL.. But I can't do that , everytime the pain hits, I have to choose when the pain gets too bad,, usually a severe migraine or fibromyalgia pain. The arthristis pain is bad , but bearable compared to when those two strike.

    I feel like that sometimes, when I just feel soul sick too. When I wonder why in the world, don't my children have my parents around as grandparents. Why don't I have the father that I loved so very much. Why did my mom have to die so young, and in that way???? I get to feeling like I just wonder why , and I get made , pissed the heck off.

    But the other nite, my son was playing football, Denny's parents came to the game, my heart melted. My motherin law, had fallen that day off a ladder and hurt her ribs, shoulder and neck. Yet she came to see Jake play. I realized that even thou my children have only one set of grandparents, that is just fine, Denny's mom and dad more than make up for the what they don't have. Some kids don't even have one set, so I am grateful they are such an important part of our lives.

    A friend sent me a heartfelt gift, that brought tears to my eyes, I was overwhelmed with such a warm feeling .

    My sister lives down the street and pops in just about everyday, just to show me her new haircut, just for a hug, whatever, and it makes me glad that I have her.

    My husband, everyday working when his back hurts and taking care of us all. I am grateful for all he does. And all he puts up with.(LOL the only thing he asks for is for his remote,,, which is always lost).

    The kids for telling me I am the the best mom in the world, even thou I know I am by far , not.

    Lots of little things, make me glad to be alive, but it is scarey to me to think if I was alone and lost my family, how none of the little things would mean anything to me. Without them I can not see the beauty of life at all.

  • Satanus
    Satanus

    Sorry that you experience pain. I'm glad you have so many things that you enjoy.

    SS

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