I should have worded that last sentence, "we can't *always* change the
world, we can always choose to change the way we view it". I do believe
we can change the world. People like those on this list allow me to
believe that.
Nina
Nina wrote:
Oh Michelle,
What a terrible thing to have happen! Don't second guess yourself
about whether you did the right thing, (the vet's are the ones that
should be ashamed of themselves). I know you sometimes consider me
wacky, (heck, I sometimes consider myself wacky), but I don't believe
in "accidents" and I think you were there to help that poor groundhog
transition. Love and consideration are felt, even through pain and
fear, you WERE a help to him, be sure of that. I also think you are
dealing with the difficult lesson of accepting death as part of life,
(as we all are). That groundhog gave you the gift of sharing his
transition with you to force you to once again face that death is
inevitable, and that no matter how we cross, it's the way we live our
lives that matter. I think part of that experience, (so dreadful!),
was to help you once again face the fact that we all die and to
cherish the moments we spend with our loved ones without dwelling on
the when/why of our passing. I know it's easier said than done, but
you make yourself sick with worry with what is and isn't in your power
to control. Please try to make a conscious effort to let go of the
anxiety and strife that is created by that struggle. We can't change
the world, we can only change the way we view it.
Blessings and love to you,
Nina
