"The Waiting Place"

Someone dear sent us the Webster dictionary definition for the word WAIT.

WAIT-To remain stationary in readiness or expectation, or to look forward expectantly.

Also brought to my attention is the book by Dr. Seuss, "Oh, the Places You'll Go! Within the journey of places to go, is a somewhere called "The Waiting Place." It is referred to as a useless place where people wait for anything from

"the phone to ring or the snow to snow,

waiting for a Yes or No

or waiting for their hair to grow.

Everyone is just waiting."

The past few days, I have been pondering the idea of waiting and feeling like

we are neck deep in "The Waiting Place."

We wait for symptoms to appear, and lab results to determine the action clear?
We wait for the blood to give renewed strength and color to his skin,
Then as quick as it came, the energy and healthy hue leave again.
We wait for the hours to pass between meds,
And try to get sleep for our tired achy heads.
We wait at the clinics and offices galore.
We wait for the time for this experience to be here no more.

I wonder the need for all the waiting and realize, this time called life,

requires of us a great amount of waiting.

True the waiting game is a part of our daily lives, however, a challenge is issued to "live" within this waiting phase and NOT remain stationary. I liked that also contained in the Webster's definition, it stated the words readiness or expecting. There have been several moments within the waiting that I know we would have not emerged from, if not for the expecting, anticipation or hope of a different place.

It is increasingly easy to remain stationary in times of adversity,

especially emotionally.

It seems beyond overwhelming to think about the next place,

what if it is more difficult than the last?

I recently read a tender story of a boy paralysed by a shooting accident. He is an inspiration of "living" while in the duration of his Earthly probation. He could have chosen to wait to walk again, however, instead he has lived and thrived in a way that exceeds mortal understanding.

I recall the many phases of life, especially waiting and watching children grow. Can't wait for them to walk or talk or potty train. Going to school and loosing a first tooth are on the top of the list. Can't wait for that first house or car..can't wait until they are paid off. Can't wait for a vacation, can't wait to get home!
In all the waiting, my goal is to not only live, but find true contentment in entrusting myself within God's care, throughout the different waiting phases.

"Contentment comes from being satisfied with the things which the Lord hath allotted unto me. ..an assurance that your life is acceptable to the Lord and in accordance with His will, and that He approves of your efforts and the course your are pursuing, notwithstanding your weakness. I have also learned that contentment is not complacency, mediocrity, smugness, or settling for something less. President Gordon B. Hinckley said, 'Do the best you can'." (Maria Covey Cole)
In all the waiting, my goal is to not only live, but find true contentment in entrusting myself within God's care, throughout the different waiting phases. I crave the peace and calm that the very nature of the word contentment offers to my life.