Good Things Come to Those Who Wait

by Samantha on May 20, 2010

Tunnel

You ever have one of those days, weeks, months, or years when you feel like the whole world is against you? Bad things keep happening, and you pretty much feel like a shit magnet. It gets to the point where you look up to the sky and wonder if somebody up there has it out for you. Sometimes you get so overwhelmed by all of the chaos and drastic change that you just want to crawl into a hole and hibernate for a while. People keep telling you that it can only get better from here, this too shall pass, but it’s really hard to believe them.

Well, I know how you feel. For the past two years or so, the Universe and I have not been on the best of terms. I’ve had my share bad things, chaos, and drastic change. I’ve felt like a shit magnet. It was hard for me to reach out to people for support, even my closest friends, because I felt like such a Debbie Downer. Whenever I had news to share, it was bad news, and no one wants to be that person. I got through all of it by focusing on the positive things in my life, putting it all in perspective, and reminding myself that it could be much worse. I’ve learned from every experience, and as the old saying goes, what hasn’t killed me has made me stronger.

This month, I think the Universe finally realized that it’s been a real bitch to me and my family. Now, we have two pieces of good news to share. My mom got a really good report from her doctor, and it looks like she’s going to be okay. She’s not totally in the clear yet, but things are really looking up. HUGE sigh of relief!  And, in case you missed my tweet over the weekend, I’m engaged!!! Yay!! Not only am I incredibly excited to be engaged to the love of my life, but having something happy to share with my friends and family is pretty amazing too.

So, if you’re having one of those days, weeks, months, or years, don’t give up. Push through and try to make the most of the situation. At least learn something from it, or use it as an opportunity to appreciate all that you have. Good things do come to those who wait, there is a light at the end of the tunnel…it just might take you a while to get there.

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  • emilyjasper

    Amazingness! So happy to hear about your mom. I know it's a sigh of relief. And of course continued congrats on the engagement! I was telling someone yesterday that I think there's general planet alignment going on right now, and from the sound of it, you're included in that. I think it's awesome!

  • http://akhilak.com/blog Akhila

    I'm so glad that things with your mom are going well!

    And CONGRATS, SAM on your engagement! I wish I was in NY so we could meet up and I could congratulate you in person :) It's so great that you're getting married and I wish you all the best :)

  • http://twentyorsomething.com Susan Pogorzelski

    I know we already talked about it, but let me squee once again, because this is such awesomely incredible news!

    I'm glad that your mom is on her way to being healthy again, and I wish nothing but a lifetime of happiness for you and Rob — two people who very, very much deserve it.

    “Good things happen to those who wait…” Indeed, Sam. I'm finding this to be perfectly true. ;)

  • http://www.dmbosstone.com Dmbosstone

    I'm really starting to dig the message of this post as well as the blog overall, it's like a daily smile that we can all use during the day.

  • http://superduperfantastic.net/ suki

    Congratulations on the engagement! :)

  • http://www.lifeschocolates.com sameve

    Thanks Suki!

  • http://www.lifeschocolates.com sameve

    Thank you so much Patrick! That means a lot :)

  • http://www.lifeschocolates.com sameve

    Aww, you're the best! I will admit, we definitely deserve some happiness. Enough of this sad, complicated, life changing crap! lol But seriously, I really want people to know that there IS a light at the end of the tunnel, and good things will come eventually. When you're in the middle of a tough time, it's hard to remember that, and even harder to believe it. I'm so glad that good things have finally come your way as well! It'll only get better from here!

  • http://www.lifeschocolates.com sameve

    Thanks for the congrats and well wishes! Next time you're in NY, we'll definitely have to celebrate! I hope the end of school isn't too stressful for you, and congrats on graduating!

  • http://www.lifeschocolates.com sameve

    Thanks Emily! I really think the Universe had an epiphany or something…but whatever it is, I'm not questioning, just enjoying the ride!

  • http://www.opheliaswebb.com Elisa Doucette

    So happy for the happiness you are experiencing – both in the engagement and good news on your Mom's prognosis.

    I really like how you point out that even when people tell you it's going to get better, it's difficult to believe them. We are a society dependent on trying to make people “feel better” when many times that isn't what they need. Being sad or upset or angry or other “bad” feelings is unacceptable and we shouldn't share them. We should squish them all deep down inside and put on a “happy face” as if that will somehow avoid the whole situation.

    It is so important to remain optimistic and focus on appreciating what we can in the badness. Not just be happily fake about it, but TRULY look to the goodness. Cause if we never had to endure and acknowledge the valleys the peaks wouldn't be as amazing.

  • http://www.lifeschocolates.com sameve

    Thanks, Elisa! One thing I've learned is that sometimes there's nothing anyone can do to make me feel better, and if I try to push away the sadness and frustration, it will only get worse. It IS possible to let yourself feel, AND still be optimistic and make the most of the situation. Thanks for commenting!

  • Chuck9849

    I can't claim to be perfect.
    So who am I to criticize or complain, about life. I can say and believe that what ever happens on our live. Is what we make it, the choice is ours. if ever thing goes the way we expect it, then we are happy, but if everything does not go the way we expect it than we get up set and are unhappy. Bad things are really just unexpected things and can be used as a learning experience . Good things are good things because they turn out like we expected them to. What ever things happen in our life Good or bad do not come by way of luck, or lack of luck. Whatever happens in our life is up to us and the choices we choose to make it is these very choices that. Our health is a matter of choice, sickness, fear, doubt, worry all all a matter of choice. If you think, or worry about getting sick You most likely will. I you believe you are healthy and you believe that you will never get sick You probably won't. Each and every day when we get up we decide what kind of day it is going to be. If we wake up and say it is going to be a bad day, guess what we are going to have a bad day. If we wake up and say ” It is going to be a terrific day and say it like you mean it it will be a terrific you will have a terrific day. When things come up that are unexpected and they have to be dealt with Just deal with them and then proceed to get back on schedule. DO NOT LET THEM DRAG YOU DOWN. It is the choices that we make that will ether work in harmony with the natural laws of God or will work against the laws of God. You get what you ask for. If you believe you are a dust magnet then dust you will get. If you believe that you are a dust repellent then dust will not settle on you.
    Each day meditate on having a good day. try this exercise.
    I feel terrific, I look terrific, it is going to be a terrific day,nothing is going to prevent me from having a terrific day .
    chuck

  • Luis

    yes ive had one of thoes days i felt bad my mom was mad at me for no reason i tripped i accidently hit the wall and had nose bleed so ya ive had one of thoes days

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