And I'm BACK!!! The month of May was so full, that I needed to take a recovery break. I truly believe in self-care, and that charity begins at home. Furthermore, sticking to my beliefs allowed me to avoid a serious illness that usually brings up the rear of busy periods.
See, there was the 1.5 hour road trip and carnival during the first weekend, Mother's Day on weekend number 2, the Walk to End Lupus Now on the third weekend, and we rounded the month off with our fun-filled holiday weekend.
Of course, I still had to tend to my domesticated duties and home school responsibilities during this busy season. And there's still my client whose needs must be met 5 days a week. Also, I was captain of my lupus walk team, and that comes with so many extra responsibilities, that I'm still trying to figure out how I survived the month.
And if I didn't have enough to deal with, there were the attitudes and lack of follow-through from people who had committed to help, but totally ghosted me. May 2018 was definitely a struggle. And yet, I struggled like a boss!!! Most people didn't even see me sweat, and at the end of the day, I really enjoyed myself.
Initially, I had decided to make this comeback post about how hard I worked just to receive zero "thank you's". I mean, really. I had to pull time-management skills from out of my neurological basement just to magic together the month of May. And the people who enjoyed the fruit of my illusionist abilities, never thanked me.
Or did they?
One night, while devouring her dinner my daughter came up for air long enough to say, "Mom. I'm so glad you're such a good cooker. My food is always the absolute best."
She caught me so off guard, I almost forgot to thank her!!!
Another night, my responsibilities had physically drained me to the point of turning my lips greenish-blue and my ankle swelling to twice its size. My husband's face did not hide his fear and concern for my well-being at all. That night he sent me to bed early, nearly forced-fed me water and cleaned the kitchen.
It was on that night that I took a few moments to reflect on what really happened during the month of May.
I didn't get thanked directly, but the gratitude was definitely there. For the sake of time conservation, I will focus solely on the Lupus Walk. The next few lines will be a series of quotes on and/or about that day.
"Mom!!! We're back, and we have cool T-shirts too!!!"
"Oh wow, these shirts are better in person!"
"You really did a good job working this out."
"Of course I packed enough for Bear. I got some for y'all too."
"It was an honor to be a part of the Fly Squad."
My focus was so fixed on what I thought should be happening, that I completely missed what actually was happening. My perception became reality, even though it wasn't real. And that unrealistic perception left a bitter taste in my mouth and a sore spot on my heart.
Therefor, I would like to use my experience to encourage others so they don't experience the same.
When you go looking for something, do so with an open mind and heart while hoping for the best. I don't care if you do so because it's the right thing to do or because that's how you want to be treated... just be about that life.
Be intentional about doing what's right.
Be intentional about staying positive.
Be intentional about learning.
Be intentional about growing.
Be intentional about letting go of what won't let you grow.
Be intentional about being inspirational.
"Don't just let life happen to you." -Judge Lynn Toler
That's how seeds of bitterness grow and flourish.
Signed,
A Newly Domesticated Lady
See, there was the 1.5 hour road trip and carnival during the first weekend, Mother's Day on weekend number 2, the Walk to End Lupus Now on the third weekend, and we rounded the month off with our fun-filled holiday weekend.
Of course, I still had to tend to my domesticated duties and home school responsibilities during this busy season. And there's still my client whose needs must be met 5 days a week. Also, I was captain of my lupus walk team, and that comes with so many extra responsibilities, that I'm still trying to figure out how I survived the month.
And if I didn't have enough to deal with, there were the attitudes and lack of follow-through from people who had committed to help, but totally ghosted me. May 2018 was definitely a struggle. And yet, I struggled like a boss!!! Most people didn't even see me sweat, and at the end of the day, I really enjoyed myself.
Initially, I had decided to make this comeback post about how hard I worked just to receive zero "thank you's". I mean, really. I had to pull time-management skills from out of my neurological basement just to magic together the month of May. And the people who enjoyed the fruit of my illusionist abilities, never thanked me.
Or did they?
One night, while devouring her dinner my daughter came up for air long enough to say, "Mom. I'm so glad you're such a good cooker. My food is always the absolute best."
She caught me so off guard, I almost forgot to thank her!!!
Another night, my responsibilities had physically drained me to the point of turning my lips greenish-blue and my ankle swelling to twice its size. My husband's face did not hide his fear and concern for my well-being at all. That night he sent me to bed early, nearly forced-fed me water and cleaned the kitchen.
It was on that night that I took a few moments to reflect on what really happened during the month of May.
I didn't get thanked directly, but the gratitude was definitely there. For the sake of time conservation, I will focus solely on the Lupus Walk. The next few lines will be a series of quotes on and/or about that day.
"Mom!!! We're back, and we have cool T-shirts too!!!"
"Oh wow, these shirts are better in person!"
"You really did a good job working this out."
"Of course I packed enough for Bear. I got some for y'all too."
"It was an honor to be a part of the Fly Squad."
My focus was so fixed on what I thought should be happening, that I completely missed what actually was happening. My perception became reality, even though it wasn't real. And that unrealistic perception left a bitter taste in my mouth and a sore spot on my heart.
Therefor, I would like to use my experience to encourage others so they don't experience the same.
When you go looking for something, do so with an open mind and heart while hoping for the best. I don't care if you do so because it's the right thing to do or because that's how you want to be treated... just be about that life.
Be intentional about doing what's right.
Be intentional about staying positive.
Be intentional about learning.
Be intentional about growing.
Be intentional about letting go of what won't let you grow.
Be intentional about being inspirational.
"Don't just let life happen to you." -Judge Lynn Toler
That's how seeds of bitterness grow and flourish.
Signed,
A Newly Domesticated Lady
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