I've never been accused of being stingy with my tears.
"I have a very strict policy that no one cries alone in my presence." (variation on Truvy from Steel Magnolias)
Lately, for whatever reason, I'm even more of an emotional train wreck than usual. But, as a standard rule, I generally cry over EVERY OnStar radio commercial I hear: the kid whose mom was in a diabetic coma, the lady who just was in a wreck, but no one was hurt, but she SOBBED thanking OnStar for being there for her. Soon, I will need OnStar because my vision was blurred from my tears when I ran into another car!
Is it just me?
7 comments:
You've known me for THIRTY years. . .do I REALLY need to answer that question??? The TRENCHES in my makeup during our choral performances (HOW could I have cried while wearing a Super Pickle dress???). I've given up trying to be subtle with my tears. I've given up being apologetic for them. Nothing cleanses the soul like a good laugh except for a good cry. . ."Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion. . ." (another Truvy-ism).
:)
R--
Of course you are not alone...I have shed enough tears to rid Abilene of its drought problem...a few times over! I've decided that they are therapeutic (sp?) for me. It does not matter, public or private, when it hits me, I just give in every time. I would like to blame the hormones, but I really don't think that is the cause.
I have always been a sucker for a Hallmark commercial, but since my mom and dad died about 5 years ago my tears have fallen even more abundantly. I don't think I am actually still crying over them, but that grief opened up a vulnerability that was not there before.
Never had the urge to cry after one, but I will say that the OnStar spots are brilliant. I'm almost convinced that I can't live without out it.
Oh no, you are definitely not alone. I can crank up watching Hallmark commercials, too, and one time on a motorcycle trip in Utah got really teary watching what is still the best sunset I've ever seen.
I have a theory that emotional people get more out of life.
Sarah,
I believe the Holy Spirit is the source of our compassionate tears, the selfish ones, well, blame you-know-who.
This little poem has been a favorite for over 30 years:
by Donald Wayne Rash
Tears on the outside
Fall to the ground
And are slowly swept away.
Tears on the inside
Fall on the soul
And stay, and stay, and stay.
I love the "writer" stimulation here at your blog, and I look forward to meeting you when I'm in Abilene.
I'll send you my cell number by email when I get appointments lined up and we can arrange a time for Diet Coke...Cathy
Not to worry - I'll pass you a Kleenex and Advil anytime I see you crying! Of course I do know where the Kleenex is in the church building. I was thinking we need to be sure to put some near us(you.)
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