We parents of special needs kids are used to this feeling - fear. Fear about the future, what our kids will turn out like, where and what they will be when we pass from this mortal plane. Ireland is in crisis and we don't know how deep, but we do know that services for folks like us are in the firing line; it's all about the fear.
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Have been thinking on these issues as well.
Or is it that compassion will reappear once money and useless earthly "things" have evaporated - once differences are somewhat leveled off?
We all have fears, big and small, phobias, worries, and concerns. For me: the next few months, surgery for Cathal. Once he goes through this, he can take on the world. And I'm in the queue right behind him! Better take a day or even a minute at a time, or I'd freak out!...
Every time I see this video, I wonder if it was inspired by the fiml "Marie Antoinette" by Sofia Coppola... THAT is some story of consumerism and it's down fall...
Sal: Be naive. Being cynical just makes it worse. And at least you have Obama. Sure didnt he fly up and help that airbus land in the Hudson safely?
Mrs C: Lily Allen is all about sarcasm.(LDN) And she wants to smack Peaches Geldof too - I love her!
Nan: Sorry to hear that you and little C have ops lined up. I agree with one day at a time - see my post "one bite of the cookie"
Anyhoo welcome back, was the house standing on your return?
xx
Fear indeed.
Fear that support for the vulnerable in our society is the first thing to go in our critical economic state is a very real fear.
Fear that the Health budget will be further reduced.People who are sick or awaiting ops, like Nan P and Cathal (and my Aunt), shouldn't be made feel more vulnerable.
Fear that job losses or cuts in salaries will make it more difficult for us stay-at-home parents.
Be afraid, be very afraid!
But DON'T be afraid to be hopeful. We HAVE to retain some positivity. For the sake of our future. And more importantly, our children's future. xxx Jazzy
(unfortunatly or fortunatly, I don't know, my co-workers gossip about my way of dressing and some disaprove it, but I'm not much worried about it)
Have a gorgeous weekend love
xoxo
Mind you Lily Allen is one hell of a consumer - action and words hey!
Seeker: Thankyou. I hope you and Jazzy are right - at the moment it just feels opressive.
ah Nick, now I'm all embarrassed!
Being a blogger inspires me daily and makes me feel free of what my otherwise be an anchor. I am glad it has helped you too.
Make Do: I wish they would hurry up and get back to compassion. We seem to have a missile fired at the vulnerable 3 times a day here in ireland.
Super K: I would like to see more conspicuous donating,(and less ebaying) girls like us who do thrift/vintage could be always be doing good for charity that way! Going to have a good cull when my attic is done and donate some nice things myself to get the karma rolling.