I had to admit that I couldn’t do it all
That is the beauty of a healthy relationship with yourself and your family: learning to accept what is possible. It is okay to let the "balls" of traditions drop and let your home be imperfect when life gets heavy. Admitting you can’t do it all. What matters is that I spent this time with my husband as he recovered. Eventually, this season will just be a "remember when" story. I will likely be the only one who remembers what didn't get done, while we laugh together about how we made it through. The beauty of hindsight is that the greater the distance, the smaller the issues appear and the greater the joy remains.
Tis The Season
‘Tis the Season of counting our blessings, abundance and singing for joy but I know for many of us Chronic Warriors it also comes with feelings of overwhelm, over exertion and seasonal depression. Prayers and gentle hugs to you my fellow warriors if you find yourself struggling.
I want you to know that I understand. It is hard and I even have times when I struggle with pacing.
The choices we make…
Every day we make thousands of choices without even pausing to consider how they impact our life but when we are faced with a hard choice we suddenly wake up and pay attention. I often reflect back on one pivotal moment early in my pain journey.
Building a Website & Creating a Dream
When I chose the path to become a Life Coach I closed my eyes and asked myself, "What would I have wanted to experience during my early years of learning to live with pain?"