Feb 13, 2012

Mixed Signals




I have no clue how to write this...not sure where to start...

So, I'll jump in.

My heart is a little sad today.

Not because of anything here on the Groves' front - life here is incredibly wonderful in all areas.

NOPE - nothing to do with us at all.

Well - maybe, what I want to talk about touches home a little.

What triggered the sadness?

Whitney Houston's death.

Not her death specifically - some of our reactions/judgments/rants...etc...about her.

WTH

For those throwing some thoughts out there - that are less than compassionate...

Have you ever been in her shoes?

I have.

Have you ever struggled with addiction?

I have.

Have you ever needed a 2nd chance - 50x over?

I have.

Have you ever failed...again & again?

I have.

So, for you, to simply land on her battle with addiction as being the justification for your rants - saddens me.

Especially, the rants of the good ole christians...at it again.

It's times like these, that I want to distance myself from christians...

We come across cold...seemingly indifferent to the real stories of life.

I don't get it.

If you want to get on some high horse - do it at no one's expense.

Pick a better time to state your opinion.

Did you know Whitney?

I didn't.

Therefore, I don't have a right to judge her.

I'm saddened at our loss.

I'm saddened by your judgment.

TBH - it feels too close to home...

b

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

I agree with you - unless you have walked a mile in her/their shoes, save it. We should not judge, unless WE want to be judged. Been there, done that. Thank you for your common sense, and bringing it to our attention. LMS

Anonymous said...

I was just feeling the same way a few hours ago. Her daughter has lost her Mom and now must listen to these awful stories (over and over), tempered with stories of Whitney's "God given gift....". What is said about the poor souls who had no "great gift" to share with the world? I'm guilty too....I've had judgemental thoughts of others who have fallen to addictions. I pray to be more understanding.

G said...

Thanks for replies...

that whole judging thing gets the best of all of us in some form or another...