I had one of those light bulb experiences yesterday. Know how you can use an expression for years and know what it means then suddenly have it become real to you? There’s a good reason old sayings are old sayings!
As you know--if you read me ever at all--our life is pretty challenging because of Richard’s Alzheimer’s and I adjust to that better some days than others. But a lot of little things can absolutely break me, which is what happened Wednesday.
Every day brings new experiences and a series of things--basically just Life—had happened culminating in a flat tire on my way to choir practice and it was “the straw that broke the camel’s back” and suddenly I realized: I’m the camel and I’m carrying a big load and that flat tire was my last straw! For about 15 minutes I sobbed and was hugged and patted by some friends—who also tried to feed me—and soon I felt better and could go back to choir and sing.
Interesting huh? Think about youself (as camel) and what straws break your back? Although I don't think we can predict what straws do that-they change due to circumstances. Just a Friday thought.
10 on Tuesday (or Friday. Late is such an ugly word.)
10 things I’m thankful for
1. My good health
2. Richard’s good physical health
3. Kaila
4. Carter
5. Koty—where ever he is
6. Friends and family
7. A job I love
8. Enough money to do what needs to be done and a little bit more
9. That I sing and read and knit and clog
10. That I have choices
2 comments:
I'm thankful for your blog, thanks for posting and sharing your thoughts with your readers.
Ditto on what Anonymous said. You are a bright shiny light in my life!
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