So one thing that they asked at the MS support group was, “Name a good thing that happen to you this week?” Last week I struggled. I couldnt think of one single solitary thing. Like for real. When it got to me the only thing I could say was being at the meeting. By the end of the week, that was still the best thing that happened to me. Sad, I know. Maybe I didn’t try hard enough to find the good in the events of the week.
Well on Sunday, the start of a brand new week, one good thing had already happened. Yay! I was out bright and early as I do most weekends, bird watching and experiencing the sunrise. I usually park right on the street because it gives me the best view of the water without getting out of the car in this cold weather. I also sit on the passenger seat because it has the best view for picture taking. I notice this truck that passed by me because it rocked my car a little. Lol. Next thing I know the same truck is on the side of me. Now I just assumed they either think that they know me or need directions. Wrong on both accounts. They are in fact checking on me to make sure I was okay. The mom said when the son seen me move in the car he said, “Thank God.” Yeah I almost cried. That simple act has set my week off on a good note. I just had to share.
As a whole 2019 has completely sucked. Like the worse year! And I am not exaggerating. A friend said to me that instead of exchanging gifts for Christmas let’s create a memory. A couple friends going out for food, drinks and laughs beats a gift any day. But just that simple suggestion made me reevaluate how I plan on leaving this year behind. I feel like I have dwelled too much on this year as a whole when really I should be focusing on the moments, the memories and the experiences.
It amazes me the impact that I have had on people throughout my life. I wish that I could say all the memories that people have of me are positive ones but that would be delusional. Lol. I look back at the different variations of me that I have been in my lifetime and I know that some of them have been pretty rough. When I was mad, everyone knew it. When I felt I was right, I would argue you into the ground. I spoke the truth in mean and hurtful ways. Then there are other versions of me. Mellow and slow to anger. The me who doesn’t care to argue about who is right or wrong, even though I know I am right. Lmao. All these versions have given and received good and bad moments. My goal is to focus on the good.
So as we near a new year and decade in our lives, what are you remembering? Are the good moments and memories at the forefront or have the bad memories taken over? I know that I have allowed the bad ones to rule my life these past 3 – 4 months. So the next few days I am going to write out all the wonderful things that have happen this year. I am going to celebrate the life goals that I have crossed off my bucket list. I am going to reminisce on the good times, the laughs and all the times I have stepped out of my comfort zone. I am going to live this year all over again but in a good way. Lol.
I know I am not the only person that has had a rough year. Everyone I know and love has had some serious trials and tribulations. I mean no one has been left untouched by life’s cruel hands. Just know that you all are in my prayers. Look up and focus on the good moments, memories and experiences to keep your head up. I know it can be hard to see them when life is steadily slamming you down with each new wave. But they are there and they will put a smile on your face by just thinking about them. In these uncertain and turbulent times, be well and whole. God loves you and so do I.
MERRY CHRISTMAS🎄🎁❗