Day to Day happenings in my life

All adrift

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This image of a stick at the mercy of the wind and tide reminds me of a childhood game. My brothers and I would drop sticks over a bridge and race to the other side to watch the progress. Some would get stuck in a whirlpool or on a rock whilst another would race to an invisible finishing line. The owner of the winning stick would be delighted and would declare victory. I wonder if children still play this simple game these days.
Being cast adrift has so many meanings. There have been many times throughout my life when I have felt aimless, with no direction, much like those sticks twisting and twirling attempting to gain some sort of traction or control.
When one loses health and vitality and at the mercy of doctors, medications and other medical professionals one can feel adrift, powerless. My health is compromised at the moment and the word adrift is as good as any to describe how I’m feeling.
It’s similar to being on a boat which has lost all power and all on board are searching for land amongs miles of ocean, Sometimes a glimpse of land can be enough to give hope that all will be well.