I tried to do this whole blog thing but I wasn't good at it . . . I for some reason can't formulate thoughts I need to when I need to so I just stopped. But this weekend, I had a good talk with a real good friend of mine who I consider more as my younger brother and he gave me such an eye opener that I felt that thoughts I have in my head need to get recorded or something. So here it is.
I’ve never felt sorry for myself nor have I questioned why I got dealt the cards I did. But with my friends help, I realized how very lucky I am. Back in 2005 I got diagnosed with Arnold Chiari Malformation and Syringomyelia. I had 5 surgeries from June of 2005 to June 2006. Recovery was long but as soon as I was able to move around and go without the nasty headaches, I was out seeing the world. Every year I make sure I go on a trip to somewhere I have never been. I have made sure I stopped and appreciated everything I do, see & feel. I go on weekend rendezvous to places I enjoy and spend time with people I love. Doing those things have allowed me to know that I did everything in my power to enjoy life.
I firmly believe that without my faith, my family and my friends I wouldn’t be in the position I am in. My family made it easy for me to recover and not worry about anything. My faith made it possible for me to hold firm in my belief that no matter what happens that I will be ok. My friends made it possible for me to see how appreciated I have been to them and how loved I am. I know I can never repay the kindness and love I have received through the years not that they are asking for repayment.
I guess what I am saying is this, I am so very lucky to have surrounded myself with wonderful angels who continually support me, who love me unconditionally and who truly believe that everything will be ok. I might never be able to say thank you to every single one but know that my heart is overflowing with love and appreciation.
