What some dont know and others kinda have witnessed is... When my nerve damage started acting up from the burns, I got down and wallowed in it and felt sorry for myself. Then I talked about it to everyone who would listen to the point that I was even sick of the subject. Then one day, I came to terms with it. It will never go away and it is gonna be my new normal for life. So, I dusted off my happy face and started putting my energy in helping others through Sonday Dinners and with other small projects. After that, my focus went off of me and onto those who needed a little help themselves. The quality of my life went up tenfold. Then the cancer thing hit. Yay...something else to deal with. But it was found early, removed, and I am presently cancer free for however long it lasts. The doc said my humor and positive attitude had everything to do with the fact that there was no need for Chemo or Radiation at this time. And I start testing for its return in September, every 6 months, for life, so we can catch it early if and when it returns again. I can deal with that. But heres the thing...the Sonday Dinners Mama asked me to start, before she passed, has actually been what saved me from a life of despair. So you see, I am not just helping others...they are helping me. They dont owe me anything at all...I owe them a huge debt of gratitude for accepting our gifts of love. Mama probably knew more than she was able to verbalize, but I will forever be grateful for her one, small request.
Posted on: Sat, 09 Aug 2014 23:50:00 +0000
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