I'm not one for wishing time away, but this year has really tested me. I lost my beloved Lab, Haley in March, after a battle with Dementia/Alzheimers, my Mom passed away April 15th, we buried her up in Michigan in June, and then to top it all off, I broke my left ankle a couple weeks ago. Holy Cow. I've definitely had a few meltdowns in this process but my dear, sweet husband gave me a dose of reality a few days ago when I was deep in to my little pity party. It couldn't have come at a better time and he made me sit back and realize this is nothing compared to what some others have to face every day. Then I really felt kind of ashamed and stupid for my bout of selfishness. I decided to change my attitude....back to the more positive person I used to be.
Now, every day is a blessing, and yes, I'm still on crutches with a monster splint up my left leg and more than a few times I've just about thrown my crutches out on the front lawn because they frustrated me but it is getting better and I feel very thankful that it will be healed soon. Life really shapes us and our outlook when these things happen and I learned that it is how we handle it that makes all the difference. Not that I've never been told that before but it becomes so much clearer when it happens to you. Just wanted to share this with my M* family.
Now on to brighter days. Have a wonderful holiday weekend!
Carolyn
Now, every day is a blessing, and yes, I'm still on crutches with a monster splint up my left leg and more than a few times I've just about thrown my crutches out on the front lawn because they frustrated me but it is getting better and I feel very thankful that it will be healed soon. Life really shapes us and our outlook when these things happen and I learned that it is how we handle it that makes all the difference. Not that I've never been told that before but it becomes so much clearer when it happens to you. Just wanted to share this with my M* family.
Now on to brighter days. Have a wonderful holiday weekend!
Carolyn
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