I have never been very good at waiting. I like things to happen—now! Push a button, change the channel, problem solved. I was reminded of just how unaccustomed I was to waiting when our internet suddenly stopped working and could not be fixed for several days. Several long days.
My folks’ generation was used to waiting. During the depression they waited in lines for rationing coupons, sugar and tires. Mom waited forever to save enough money for a new dress or a precious pair of nylons. My dad waited patiently for our family crops to grow.
My folks spent a lot of time waiting. It was just what they did.
With little complaint.
So what makes me think I need everything …now? Well, it’s a new era. Technology has spoiled us with nearly instantaneous everything: movies, access to any expert or information, instant cash or credit, directions, good books, hot meals…all are just a button or click away.
Except, of course, for the internet problem. I couldn’t solve it with a click of a button and neither could the experts. So what did I do? I waited. And you know what? I survived. It didn’t hurt me one bit to have to wait a few days to check my email. The world wide web didn’t cave in without me.
And the truth is you simply need to wait for some things, like maturity, friends, family and coworkers, your hair to grow, a zit to dry up and disappear, security lines at the airport, a green light.
Sometimes you even have to wait for love. Believe me, I know. I waited 48 years. And it was worth every moment. Maybe waiting isn’t so bad after all.
After all, waiting builds patience, character, courage, gratitude, faith and so much more. Waiting for the things we think should be instantaneous gives us time to do the things we think we don’t have time for, like writing a personal thank you note or cleaning out the closet. And, as they say, good things come to those who wait (my husband is living proof of that!).
So I am going to try to be more patient, to appreciate the process as much as the end results. In fact, I can hardly WAIT to get started!
Patiently,
Cheryl
Cheryl,
ReplyDeleteMy parents used to say "patience is a virtue". I get upset when the internet doesn't work on my computer, so I just call the company and find out what is wrong and how long it will be before everything is fixed, but do I get the answer I want? NO, I don't. It makes me more impatient, because the person that answered the phone in Manila, or India, or some other place in some other country, doesn't know what is going on, since they are reading from a script.
Anyway, you can see I am getting impatient writing this so I will stop.
I hope you and your husband have a wonderful weekend.
I thought I could have "pretend love" and it would be all i would get. I was wrong. By waiting and taking the time to get to know and love myself I was able to find my true love. It was definetly worth the wait.
ReplyDeleteAmen to all that!
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