Yes, you read right. I happen to be a very spiritual man.. being raised a devout Roman Catholic. Recently getting my new diapers that are much easier to deal with put me in better spirits and a much better mood. I no longer see my incontinence as a burden, but as an opportunity to grow. The inconvinences and embarassments and discomforts engender patience. At Midnight Mass, i was ushering. I think my diaper may have leaked a little bit.. not sure.. but when i wet, i nervously kept looking at my pants to make sure it was well contained. Sure enough.. i saw a little spot.. probably not enough to be noticed.. but i was sure making a scene. I realized later that i probably drew more attention to myself by doing that than the spot itself. I then figured it out: whenever i wear dress pants.. i will boost the diaper, and add extra padding, and make sure its taped tighter at the legs. The point is, it was an opportunity to be innovative.. to find a problem and solve it. It was an oppurtunity for growth. We Catholics see value in suffering, uniting our sufferings to Christ's on the Cross. How fitting for me to realize this on Christmas Day! Yes, i would like to be cured. But, if I'm not, it's not the end of the world...
I know that some of you may not share the above view, but i thought i might share it.. hopefully some can use it to help them.
Peace Of Christ and Merry Christmas to all!
_________________ "We cannot do great things. We can only do small things with great love" Mother Teresa
"THERE ARE FOUR LIGHTS!" - Captain Picard from Chain of Command, Part II
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