The sun sets on another day…
The rain fell hard upon the shingles and I heard the tinkle of raindrops sliding down the gutters to the troughs below. In spite of the gloomy sunset it was tranquil and serene and I enjoyed every minute.
I’m amazed at how many people forget all about the little things, good and bad. I have found over the last two months that I am overly sensitive to those little things and appreciate them all. I know some people wouldn’t think I should be thankful but I am. I could still double in age even though I am already old. With that in mind on February 8th I faced an interesting series of events. Here are a few things that I learned:
- What people worry about may not be what you will end up facing. I expected significant pain from one place but experienced more significant pain from a completely unrelated area.
- For many the memory of pain fades, but for some it sticks with us forever. I was told I wouldn’t think about it after a while and I still remember every second.
- A kind word is worth more than anything, the people who support you are more important than even that. I found that kindness made my days easier to face when I could barely move.
- Even if laughing hurts, dumb jokes are worth it.
- At one point I took for granted walking up the stairs until I had to stop because I couldn’t make it. Now I am overjoyed every time I run up the steps.
- No matter how hard you try to hide it, your puppy always knows how you feel.
- Sometimes it’s OK to sleep an extra few minutes, just because.
- As everything gets better and feels better, remember where you came from and what you overcame. You are terrific as you do this.
I think I could probably fill the book with these and add significantly more to not only what happened but to the mystery of the 14 steps. Some people take for granted being able to walk up 14 stairs but I never will again as I know that it can be a chore for some and was for me. I will never forget when that journey became easy again.
So as the sun sets on another day, I hope your day was fantastic. I hope that the skies have cleared for you and the life just looks pretty great. Mostly I hope you remember the people in your life that are always there for you when you ask. It is those people that will always make your life complete, no matter what.
Sleep sweet, love life, and sleep 5 more minutes…