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I find myself with front row tickets to Heartbreak, the saddest show in town. I'm watching a family dissolve, up close and personal, and not just any: They are people I love and I find no comfort in philosophy or psychology.

I cry for my friend, and her boys, and my people, the community of friends that are family to me.

I cry easily and unexpectedly these days; I'm cracked, and fragile.

And when I stop sniffling, the joy is sweeter. It really is.
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stephanie said…
You have gently said the things that are coming out of me like venom.

True though, that the sweets are sweeter when tasted through salty tears. But I would give that up for no more sadness.
Fri Sep 04, 06:17:00 PM PDT
Anonymous said…
I've also had those front row tickets to the saddest show in town. I took a hard look at my own family, and realized I had to change so that I would not be a participant in the show.
Fri Sep 04, 06:20:00 PM PDT
JCK said…
I am so very sorry, Lisa. It just sounds heartwrenching. I have been thinking of both you and Stephanie these last few weeks. Sending big hugs.
Fri Sep 04, 06:54:00 PM PDT
flutter said…
love you so much honey.
Fri Sep 04, 07:38:00 PM PDT
Lisa Wheeler Milton said…
Stephanie: Truthfully, my mind is filled with more venom than I know what to do with. Every post I write in my head is angry, and cutting.

I just don't know how to write those words without making our friend's world harder and I'm left sleepless at night because of it.
Fri Sep 04, 07:59:00 PM PDT
Rachael said…
as a party to some pretty serious marital destruction i can only say that time is healer for even the most wrenching of situations (and if i had to guess here, i bet someone has stepped out on someone and given your anger, probably the papa).. we live in a world where these ties are broken too easily... but we live in a world of so much beauty and tenderness.. thank you for sharing yours, lisa.
Fri Sep 04, 08:01:00 PM PDT
Madge said…
"cracked and fragile" that's how i've been feeling lately. is that what motherhood/middle age is all about?

i guess that's ok, 'cuz the joy really is sweeter.

hugs to you and your friends.
Sat Sep 05, 09:37:00 AM PDT
Suzanne said…
I absolutely agree with Mr/Ms Anonymous up there. Having a front row seat (on more than one occasion) really makes you evaluate and adjust... and appreciate. Oh, how I appreciate.
Tue Sep 08, 08:23:00 AM PDT
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