Difficult decisions | Filed under General
It is the time of the year when I must make those difficult decisions between the ‘need-tos,’ ‘have-tos’ and ‘ought-tos’. I know these decisions will bring some regrets which are tough but I have always grown from any decision I have made. I have learned to be able to make apologies when needed. It will be okay I can still send that card or gift that I forgot to send. I’ll make the phone call I need to make. Yes there is so much to be done and not enough time, I started my day an hour early to grab some needed time to get a few of MY things done only for my mom to have a seizure. No I am not complaining this is reality in my life for I was already exhausted with fatigue which is the major symptom of my Multiple Sclerosis. Now it is 10 PM, exhaustion is getting the best of me but for now I will take a deep breath, look ahead, clear my conscience of the mental and emotional clutter. Tomorrow will be another day and Life is Simply Good for me even when I do take a little time out to step into the basement.
What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?
Vincent Van Gogh
Don’t wish me happiness
I don’t expect to be happy all the time…
It’s gotten beyond that somehow.
Wish me courage and strength and a sense of humor.
I will need them all.
Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Give us the fortitude to endure the things which cannot be changed, and the courage to change the things which should be changed, and the wisdom to know one from the other.
Oliver J. Hart
December 17th, 2004 at 5:13 am
I was up at 2:30a…. and here I sit reading your reflective words at 4a. Wish I could grab ya up through this screen and hug. I hope today is a good day for you. Better because you grew within your thoughts. How nice{once again} that you shared and helped us in the process.
December 17th, 2004 at 7:51 am
Get some well deserved rest little lady and have a productive day tomorrow.
December 17th, 2004 at 8:31 am
You have a most wonderful outlook, Vickie. It doesn’t matter if we get all we want done in a certain time frame. All that matters is that we express our love to people we care for in our own time. That is all that matters. No one notices if it comes by a given date. It’s the sentiment and heartfelt feeling that shines through - in all things beautiful. Everyone just wants to be appreciated and loved for who they are. There is no bad time to express that.
**Hugss** sweetie. I think of you everyday….and wish you the best.
December 17th, 2004 at 9:56 am
You give so much of yourself. How could anyone ask of anything more. They will understand and if they don’t, then they are not true believers of what Christmas is about…instead they are caught up in the commercial Christmas and they aren’t the type of family and friends you need. Family and friends support and care for each other. They don’t try to weedle gifts out of you. Be strong, don’t let your pride drag you down, show love, and be loved. Take care my dear friend, get plenty of rest, because I know you have been stressed and stretched beyond the capacity anyone should be. Take care of yourself first, or you won’t be able to take care of those around you. I love you.
December 17th, 2004 at 2:57 pm
Good thoughts. But Van Gogh was rather extreme sometimes…
Did they ever find the thieves who stole “the Scream?”
December 17th, 2004 at 5:25 pm
Hey girl, how close I feel to you. I am not conplanong eather my health seams to be deteriating more each day. My mom died wirth AZ. and mthey say I have it too. So I take one day at a time and thankful for every moment. I also have a trimmer problem may be Parkinsons. That is agervating some times I have trouble eating. Haha! I have ganed twenty pounds sence I retaired. Hang in there girl! Tomorrow is anothe day. I wish you only the best always!
December 17th, 2004 at 10:03 pm
What can I say that the others haven’t already said? The most important thing is for you to stay rested and take things bits at a time, don’t over do it it’s not worth it. Your health should be your main concern. Hang in there! Huggs!
December 17th, 2004 at 10:32 pm
I’m sorry that your Mom has to go through this - and you as well!! Sending BIG HUGS your way and keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
December 17th, 2004 at 10:34 pm
Hi,
I simply read your prose and that does it for me. Thanks for the Diane Lane perk. I sorta like her.
But she’s not the only one.
December 18th, 2004 at 12:13 am
I’m sending warm thoughts your way for a peaceful weekend that brings you lots of smiles.
I found peace in the chaos today in the joy of a dozen 4-year-olds. It was a wonderful moment.
Here’s a cuppa tea and a hug (Sweet N Sassy)
December 18th, 2004 at 2:43 pm
I hope you have a restful weekend. I am sorry to hear about your mother. *HUGS*
December 18th, 2004 at 7:33 pm
Thanks so much for your visit, it means a lot that you would share with me. Life is not easy for anyone, but, your attitude is simply wonderful. I applaud you. Keep your chin up the best you can, and I’ll do the same.
Since you’re not on HaloScan, hopefully this comment will “make it”.
December 18th, 2004 at 10:45 pm
Hey! Sounds like a rough day. You are so courageous. And thoughtful. And all of the things that we all WANT to be, but often don’t find the time for. And you’re right…You are only ONE woman and you just have to do what you can. That just HAS to be enough. I have decided that I have to be content with doing my best. Others are responsible for their acceptance or rejection of it, and what ever they decide just has to be okay with me.
Hope you get some rest and don’t ask too much of yourself. Life is just too short not to take some time during this season to enjoy it!
December 18th, 2004 at 10:46 pm
Get your rest now. Tomorrow will be another day full of God’s glory and you want to take it in. Ask Him for the strength to continue and He will make you strong.