It’s Wednesday, and time for our weekly check in! I hope you are all doing well this evening, and I thank you for following along with us and what we’re up to each week. It’s been really rainy here in Central Florida, so our park time has been pretty much non existent. That being said, I thought I’d take a different approach for the blog this week. Just some thoughts….
I know that we’re lucky getting to live near Walt Disney World. Wait, I take that back, it’s not luck, it’s a blessing. We live close to the magic, and I’m thankful for that. Sometimes though, the job down here isn’t easy. We are across the country from family and friends that we love and miss, and when I’m feeling blue or discouraged, I miss having loved ones close by. There’s no one here for that. No one to help with the boys either if we need it… I was actually sad when I had to fill out the kids emergency contact information at school, because I had no family to list. So, living down here has it’s ups and downs, and I was feeling a little sad about that…. until last week.
A long time Main Streeter and Cast Member friend suddenly lost her 3 month old son. Yes, a baby boy, gone. I couldn’t believe it, and my heart just broke for her. No one should have to go through the loss of a child, and I just can’t imagine how she must feel. When tragedy like that hits, it makes you look at your own life and count your blessings. No matter how bad we think we have it, or how blue we may get, there is always someone else out there who has it worse. That story really put things into perspective for me. The family had a memorial on Bay Lake at WDW for the baby. I did my best to share her fundraiser for the baby and covering expenses for this unexpected loss, but that’s all I could do. I felt helpless, but wanted to do something if I could. I continue to watch for updates and pray for that family. Things will be hard for them for a long time, and they have my deepest sympathy.
So what can I learn from the things I see around me? Maybe to have a gracious heart, and try to look for the good things instead of the bad? It’s hard sometimes though, isn’t it? I truly believe that God doesn’t give us more than we can handle, and there is a reason for everything in life. Do I understand some of those events or find good reasons for them? Sadly no. However, I think we can learn from those around us and try to apply positive attitudes and such in our own lives. Yes, I miss my friends and family. Yes, sometimes the job is hard, and people make it even harder at times (long story). All in all though, living near my happy place is a good thing, and I need to remember that. Hopefully the rain will stop and my mood will lift, and next weeks blog will be back to being fun and happy. Life isn’t always mickey bars and pixie dust, but it’s nice to know that people care and love you when those times arise. Still sending love and prayers to Kelly and her family for their loss… and sending you all a virtual hug tonight too, wherever you are. Till next week….. See Ya Real Soon! ~M
Michele also contributes theme park news for Fox 35 Orlando 11pm news and on the radio on WDBO.
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