I hope no one was offended by my last post. Here I am in beautiful Hawaii, yet I am whining about not having everything I want in a vacation. Not very grateful.The church we attend here in Hawaii is where Father Damien was ordained into the priesthood in 1864. (He was canonized last year, and is now referred to as Saint Damien.) I enjoy reading history books, especially ones that are pertinent to places I've been or seen, so when we first got here, I bought a book in the parish bookstore called Leper Priest of Moloka'i: The Father Damien Story.
Father Damien spent his life caring for the lepers on Molokai and ended up getting leprosy himself. He died at an early age due to the disease. He was an amazing, totally selfless individual.
I just finished reading the book tonight, and I am feeling very ashamed of myself for my earlier post. Reading this book puts everything into perspective. Not just my attitude about this vacation, but life in general.
No shame required for feeling "whiny" sometimes. It happens. What matters is that you do know what you're grateful for.
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Glad you feel better!
Everyone gets like that sometimes.
We are still (as you say)
"Old enough to know better, young enough to change."
It didn't come across as whiny - merely frustrated - a feeling I've become very familiar with, as of late. Enjoy your time on the islands!
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