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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Karma

Does the universe correct itself?  Do you get what you give? Does what goes around really come around?  Somehow I have always believed this and to go a bit further, I think when someone causes harm to another, their future holds a larger or more painful event. My grandmother told me The Lord's vengeance is much better than my own.  She would say, "God will pay them back in ways you couldn't even imagine. Let Him take care of it. You take care of you."  Yep, I think that's right.


Just now, I am thinking of some things that have not gone the way I thought they should have gone.  Some people in my life to whom I gave more than I had to give. People who then hurt me in some way or used me in some way. Those people are gone from my life now, but I wonder and will not know, if they did "pay" for what they did to me. I guess, I know they did or they will. I don't wish I had gone after them or caused them equal or greater pain, I just know that they were dealt with by a power much bigger than I or they will be at some time.


For me, I think often that when something bad happens in my life, I must have brought it about in some way.  The universe reminding me I had a debt and it is being paid. I seldom can recall what I might have done to cause whatever I am facing, but I still think it's true, somehow.  I have had occasions where I did something just plain wrong and wondered how long it would be before my "payment" would come due. I have even thought I knew when that "payment" was presented.  Mostly, though, I don't think we are supposed to necessarily know the crime = punishment equation, just know that it exists and it will happen.  


I have seen truly good people be rewarded in the most amazing ways. I'm sure some of you have also. The person who is always helping someone do something and then out of the blue some wonderful blessing comes their way. Completely unexpected, but a "payment" that was due.  I want to be that person.  Not the one waiting for the "negative payment".  Therefore, it is my goal to do only good things. I am all too aware, however, that I am a human and therefore, a sinner.  I will do wrong.  I will try  only to do what's right. Of course, the operative word there is 'try'.


We, as a family are dealing with some heartache right now and it is very trying. I am helpless to do anything but pray and that I am doing. I am believing in the power of prayer to lift up and heal my daughter. I am believing that all things are possible and that right will prevail. I am believing that God's will will be done. I am praying for my own strength and faith to get me through this while her strength and determination will see her to a complete recovery.  


This woman is a ridiculously hard working mom. She has two fantastic daughters and a fiance that all adore her. She has an extremely high pressure job that requires a great deal of travel and he takes care of the girls while she is off taking care of pet stores needs. She has a few very good and loyal friends. She also has a family that adores her and misses seeing her. She lives 9 hours away from all of us. I respect her. I admire her and I love her with my entire being. She is my only daughter. There is nothing she could ask of me that I wouldn't do. 


Right now her brother, my precious son, is with her. He drove down to be with her as she heals and regains strength. She suffered a minor stroke this past week-end and is home now trying to rebuild herself. At 42 one does not think this is something to worry about. She had the early signs, but didn't know she did. Now, she begins her road back and because I believe what goes around comes around, I know that she will be up and at 'em sooner than expected. Good people are given challenges and they are also given the strength and ability to overcome them.  


With the added support of her brother to the daughters and fiance and some wonderful friends, she can't miss. My prayers continue and my plans include going down to see her in a while as the other support team members have to get back to their lives and may not have the time she needs from someone. I will give her that time. I may even go next week, her birthday is Thursday and I might spend that day with her for the first time in over 13 years.  


I do believe Karma is with us, like it or not.  I believe I have seen it work many times and this time, I believe it is going to be her hand up. Living a good life is just one more way we can ensure help will be there when we need it. Help will be there for her as she needs it.


May God bless all and bring healing and peace to our lives.


Jo

23 comments:

  1. Prayers and blessings for your daughter. I hope she is well soon.
    I also believe in Karma. Your grandmother was a very wise woman - Success and Karma are the sweetest revenge of all. And the good Lord takes care of that for us.
    Take care. love and hugs.

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    1. Thank you Suzy for the support and prayers. And my grandmother was very wise. She gave me many 'words' that are still with me daily. And of course, God is always watching and caring for us. ♥

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    1. Thank you Maria. I know He is listening and I know she is gaining strength daily. ♥

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  3. Oh Jo!! I'm now praying for your daughter. While she has a WONDERFUL support system--I know as a Momma you must be itching to get down to see her. It is wonderful of you to think wisely and go when you know the other support people must get back to their daily lives, and that is a sign of one wise Mom. Hugs to you and to her. May blessings and healing pour forth to your daughter!! Love you...Jenn

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    1. Thank you for all the prayers Jenn. It is appreciated more than I can say. The decision to go down was weighing on me and then my son said he was going. From that moment I knew I needed to stay here, out of the way. I will enjoy seeing her next week and hopefully she will appreciate seeing me then. I would probably try to baby her now and she is no mood for that! Or so her brother tells me. :) That's my girl. ♥ u 2

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  4. I will keep her in my thoughts!!1 <3 Sending hugs, strength, and light to all of you.

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    1. Thanks you so much. Hugs, strength and light are all welcome! She is doing better each day and I will be so happy to see her next week. Texting has kept us in touch without her having to talk too much. Her speech is much better they tell me, but I am not making her talk to me. ♥

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  5. Good energy always sent your way... best to you and yours any day!

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    1. Thank you K...it's a long road and she's doing well. Praying that continues. ♥

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  6. Your Grandmother was a very wise woman. I too trust God with any correcting He needs to do. I know that some people want to see others pay for the hurt they do, but I prefer to not see it because I do not believe it is good for my soul to see someone get what *I* think they deserve.

    Prayer sent up for your daughter,

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    1. Thanks Darlene. I agree she was a wise woman, I miss her a lot. God has it! ♥ u

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  7. Beautiful post,Jo. I just told my college student son the other day..."good begets good and bad begets bad..." he wad in need of words of wisdom from Mom.

    I'm going go a 9 am mass this morning and will pray for a complete recovery for your daughter. You've inspired me to be the best person I can be today!

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    1. I am happy to inspire such a good person, though I don't imagine you needed much! ♥ Our kids are our kids as long as we live, plain and simple. And I love that! ♥


      thank you for always supporting me and now my daughter. ♥

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  8. Ah Karma, it is soooo real. But even more so, we get paid back 100 fold or more for the good we do. I so believe that. Your Grandmother was wise, indeed and yes, His Will be done. Your family is in my prayers.

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    1. Thank you Larry. She knew 'stuff', I used to say all the time.
      We are all still praying and she is doing fairly well. I appreciate all the prayers, good thoughts and support I find here among my blogger friends. ♥

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  9. She's still in my prayers, Jo, as are all of you.

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    1. Thanks Bethie. Prayers still needed, but she is doing well. Talked on the phone with her a little while ago, so good that she can talk with me again. A little slow but not painful. Thank you God. The support and love I have received here is just overwhelming. ♥

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    2. You are well-loved, Jo, and deservedly so. You are a giver, so when you have a need, people naturally hope to give back just a little. ♥

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    3. I can't even begin to tell you how much giving this group has done for me this week. I am so grateful and honored to be a cog in this warm and lovely wheel of bloggers! Your wheel, the people YOU attracted are as giving as their leader.

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  10. My motto in life has been, since I first heard it in college, "what goes around, does around." I hope all works out well for those you love. Thanks for all of your support for me and my blog!

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    1. My pleasure, I love supporting good writers! Thank you for caring about my life and for reading my thoughts. ♥

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  11. sorry, should read "what goes around comes around." I shouldn't type after 8 pm!

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