(Additionally, a life bomb is something that you don't want to/can't write about on your blog when it is happening, and then when you write about it in a really cryptic manner, your blog friends are alternately dying to know what happened and ticked off that you even said anything in the first place without going into more detail.)
(Some of you may now want to search my archives for posts from that time. You won't find much - just one vague post.)
Since then, I have grown into myself more. I have changed A LOT (however, most of this change is mental, and you may not see it if you are only on casual terms with me. Have you noticed a change on my blog?). I have had many aha moments (I have written about one or two of them, but I can't seem to find them in my archives). I am becoming more honest with myself, and my relationships with people who are close to me are better than ever as a result.
You know how, when you are in the middle of a really hard trial, you just wish it would end? You want to crawl into a cave and sleep the time away until the trial is over. But then, when you look back at all that you have learned from that trial, you realize that it was for the best. And you wouldn't change any of it, because of what you have learned.
Yeah, that's where I am right now. And I'm really happy.
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Ha ha, life bomb! I love it. And I love that you have found meaning in your trials--I wish I were better at that.
Just last night I was talking with a friend about trials. Life Bomb would have been a good word to have last night.
Lesa
I'm also in the aftermaths of major trials and feeling pretty happy and thankful. It's a relief to be on the other side (even if on for a moment) and realize you maybe...just might have...LEARNED something.
Glad you're doing well.
Okay, I had no idea that you had a life bomb occur. I must be a very bad cousin. I'm glad that you have recovered and are happy.
Whatever it was, I'm happy you're on the other side of it, and that you're Really Happy.
Really Happy is Really Hard to come by. :)
I silently suspected something and thought of you with love from time to time.
This year I have come to appreciate the idea that who I BECOME is more important than what I have DONE. Hope you are as impressed with who you have become as everyone else is.
Just today I was realizing how much time has passed since my own life bomb and wondering how I will feel as more time goes on. Glad to hear you're doing so well.
I will be passing by your house on Tuesday in the late morning. I will wave vigorously from the freeway so keep your eyes peeled!
I'm so glad you're happy! I remember the vague post. I can honestly say that I did notice a shift in your blog after it. You've had some great, thoughtful & insightful posts. Oh, and I still think you're fantastic!
"Life Bomb" - I LIKE it! That is a really good term for trials and growth.
I often wish I could just put it out there on my blog raw (ha ha) but I think I would look insane!!
Seriously, my favorite part of any trial is being able to look back and still smile.
Glad you can too!
I love that term. I think there may be different types of life bombs. I still think my last life bomb I could have done without. Though, I have learned from it. Hmmm.
I love that!!! I feel sometimes that life is going so well that there has gotta be a "life bomb" around the corner. Isn't the pessimistic of me!?!?! Sheez. So glad you've picked up the shrapnel and you're happy again! Hugs!
Ah Erin, so glad that you've made it through a tough spot and come out the other side better for it. I find that life is hard sometimes, but the hard stuff often makes us who we are.
Life bomb... I like it. :)
You are very wise. Life bombs can be so hard (and I love the term, BTW), but are also so necessary to our growth as people and disciples.
So it sounds like you passed the test. Just today Greg was teaching Sunday School and mentioned how we are each given the set of circumstances and put in settings that will provide us with the experiences that we need to become our best self and who the Lord wants us to be. Again, sounds like you passed that test. Congratulations!
I can totally relate. I also love that term.... Life Bomb. It's perfect! I am also in the aftermath(s) of such thing.
Okay still pretty vague and intriguing, bit I am so happy that you have made it through and are happy now. And yes, when in the middle of trials it is hard to see a way out.
Growth is good and, at times, painful or uncomfortable. Good job stretching and giving yourself permission to be who you are. Life Bomb... I love that term!
You have always had a great attitude about your life, the good and bad. We are lucky at you share it with us!
Btw, I love the term Life Bomb! So fitting!
You totally need to copyright the term Life Bomb...it rocks! Just sayin'.
I think we all need an occasional life bomb to give us that extra nudge we need, which allows us to grow! I am glad to hear that you are happy! You deserve it!
I love it when life bombs are not nearly as permanent as they seem in the moment.
I've always used a line from Paul Simon's Graceland to describe Life Bombs. It mentions losing love, but I think of it as any unwanted drastic life change:
Losing love is like a window in your heart
Everybody sees you're blown apart
Everybody hears the wind blow
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Interesting that those lyrics mention an explosion, too.
That must feels so good. Yay, Erin!
I am gad that whatever it was you were going through has made you an even stronger person. That is awesome!
I think you just coined a very important new phrase! I had a life bomb at the beginning of last summer (also just one non-informative post) that sent shockwaves through the next six months but now...well, now is just a miracle and I, too, am really happy.
Life bomb. Very well said, Erin! I like this post
Oh girlfriend... I am right in the middle of one of those... notice how I haven't blogged regularly in about a year? It's mostly because I have no idea what to say. I keep thinking I need to talk blog honestly about it so I may be able to get some insight or support or something from someone who has been going through something similar, but my problem is... well, it's not just my problem. So I can't talk too openly about it without the consent of other parties (which they haven't given). Life bombs are such a lonely hard place to be. I'm so incredibly happy to hear you're doing well though and learning and growing from it. Any tips for someone who is still trying to piece to together her explosion (by the way, I may use that term when I finally do open up about it.) And by the way... I feel like I have noticed some changes (on Twitter and FB). That's actually why I checked out your blog tonight (I haven't checked any blogs in months). How ironic.
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