Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Tearing Off the Scab



It used to be for me that every time I came back to Utah, it was like intentionally tearing off a scab that wasn't quite ready to come off, causing it to bleed again almost as much as the first time.  It would take weeks for that scab to get back to the point where it was before I picked it off.

Now, coming back to Utah is only like glancing down at my scar and remembering that it's there but not feeling the pain anymore.

Time heals all wounds.  But it doesn't make you forget them.

17 comments:

ChiTown Girl said...

I'm glad it's slowly gotten a little easier for you. I don't think you really want to forget, because those things you lived through are what make you the incredible man you are today.

mmichele said...

Wow. Totally understand what you're saying.

sybil law said...

Very true.
Also, scars are cool.
:)

Kelley with Amy's Angels said...

"Time heals all wounds. But it doesn't make you forget them."

Agree 1,000,000 percent!

betty & wilma said...

you said it, bro! lol. the past can make or break you, i'm glad it helps make you.

hugs...

c

Grand Pooba said...

But if you visit Pooba in Utah, she could make you "forget" over a glass of wine!


Love you Jason!


(And yes, that was an invitation! Are you here yet? Dad and Gary would love to meet you too.)

Eternal Lizdom said...

Also important to remember that sometimes, tearing of that scab means finding new skin underneath that has already healed and is fresh and ready to stand out on its own.

Jenn @ Juggling Life said...

Healing is good.

Cheri @ Blog This Mom!® said...

Well said.

XO

MySickRide.com said...

Mederma Scar Gel helps erase scars, booze helps erase your memory of them. I have both at my house and your welcome to partake when you come back to LA =-)

Mark said...

You mean it's Gay Pride in Utah already?
Your Friend, m.

Pumpkin Delight said...

I'm glad it's tolerable these days. It's good for you to get to visit your family with your family. :)

American in Bath said...

I struggle with the idea that we're supposed to forgive and forget. Forgiveness seems to happen rather than being chosen and forgetting always strikes me as downright foolish.

JCK said...

Beautifully written. Sending hugs to you!

Lacking Productivity said...

Yeah for time!

And My Sick Ride sounds like he would make a fine pharmacist. I'm going to refer to him for all my future medicine needs.


(my word verification is "semin" ...hee hee!)

Jim said...

I can totally relate to this! Amazing about time eh?

Mrs4444 said...

Awesome. I'm glad for you.