After a very busy week it was time to calm down
I've learned to conserve energy, to say: I'm sorry, I cannot do whatever needs to be done, I need to take care of myself. Recognizing the signs is one thing, but firmly acting on my own behalf is foreign to me.
Years of putting others first, husband, children, friends, other family, even the dogs!--means my own self came last. "Oh, that's OK, I don't mind," when I was really thinking inside, Hey, I was here first, when do I get MY turn?
Right now, I'm in the midst of a small budget crunch. Nothing serious, but unexpected small medical expenses, huge dental costs (when did dentists begin charging such large amounts?...I guess when my insurance changed and now I have to pay those costs out of pocket.) Other surprises cropped up, but I won't whine about them because so many others have it much, much worse than I.
My house is snug and warm, there's more than enough food in the fridge and freezer, I am so fortunate to continue to have good health and ever-increasing energy. Even my brain is working better, although some would challenge that comment. And I have so many good, dear friends, people I enjoy being around, friends who laugh out loud at just how ridiculous the world can be. Even though my son lives all the way out in Montana, and my daughter is 22 hours by car up north, we are close to each other. I love that cellphones enable me to call and chat away, and that e-mail can reach my son who is traveling all over the place in his new job.
Life is good, and my attitude IS gratitude.
Years of putting others first, husband, children, friends, other family, even the dogs!--means my own self came last. "Oh, that's OK, I don't mind," when I was really thinking inside, Hey, I was here first, when do I get MY turn?
Right now, I'm in the midst of a small budget crunch. Nothing serious, but unexpected small medical expenses, huge dental costs (when did dentists begin charging such large amounts?...I guess when my insurance changed and now I have to pay those costs out of pocket.) Other surprises cropped up, but I won't whine about them because so many others have it much, much worse than I.
My house is snug and warm, there's more than enough food in the fridge and freezer, I am so fortunate to continue to have good health and ever-increasing energy. Even my brain is working better, although some would challenge that comment. And I have so many good, dear friends, people I enjoy being around, friends who laugh out loud at just how ridiculous the world can be. Even though my son lives all the way out in Montana, and my daughter is 22 hours by car up north, we are close to each other. I love that cellphones enable me to call and chat away, and that e-mail can reach my son who is traveling all over the place in his new job.
Life is good, and my attitude IS gratitude.
posted by Marion | 8:14 PM
3 Comments:
I had written a nice long comment and it was wiped clean somehow - my computer hiccuped.
Anyhoo, I understand life without dental insurance. My kids ALL had cavities this past year - two of them had a "dental plan." I have been to the dentist office at least once a month (sometimes four times a month) for the past 9 months. January is my first month without a trip to the dentist. Whew!
I am pretty sure coupon cutting can raise your metabolism and can be considered exercise.
Gratitude IS good.
Everybody's on a budget crunch. But we all should have your good attitude!
I saw on the weather channel where it was 14 below in Montana! I hope your son inherited your grateful spirit, bless his heart - He will need it! Enjoyed your post, that is a wonderful reminder!
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