Tuesday, June 14, 2016
The Breast Cancer Chronicles: Volume Four
And then the cat woke me at 3:00 AM and peed on the floor. Immediately I decided he was in full-on kidney failure. I was a wreck again. And then I bleached the floor.
I tried to go back to sleep. #fail
I tried journaling. #fail
I tried mindful meditation. #fail
I tried stretching. #fail
It was shaping up to be a great morning to go back to work!
But go back to work I did. Not as early as I had hoped, but I got there safely. Many other people around the world never made it to work today.
And then my day became about gratitude.
I am grateful that I made it safely to and from work today.
I am grateful that I was greeted with smiles, hugs, love, and support at work when so many others are miserable in their jobs.
I am grateful that the first thing the vet did was give me a hug when he came into the room because he knew I was scared.
I am grateful that I spent a surprise evening with Mom and Dad, floating in the pool, eating, laughing, and listening to amazing music when so many others are away from those they love in one way or another.
I am so grateful to realize how incredible my life is. I am surrounded by everything I need to get through each day. I have been taught to find the strength I need to get through anything. I have been taught to ask for help. I have been taught to look for the good in people, even when they try to show me something else. I don't always see it, but I always know it exists.
Thank you to everyone who called, texted, messaged, emailed, hugged, gifted, laughed, sent prayers, sent positive energy, thoughts, strength, and healing my way today. You each reinforced for me how much we have to take care of each other. We all need love. We all need to belong. We all need to heal.
Tonight I go to bed chlorine-soaked, skin shriveled, belly full, heart warm, and soul at peace.
Love and celebrate each other with every breath.
Gloves up!
Peace
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Sweet dreams my beautiful friend.
ReplyDeleteLove you!
DeleteThank you for sharing your journey with us Amy! Your continued positivity and ability to express gratitude in this difficult time are inspiring. Stay strong, but know it's okay to feel scared and angry sometimes too. We love you and are thinking about you like crazy! Xo Jill
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. I love and miss you guys like crazy.
Delete💖💜👍 So so glad you came over.
ReplyDeleteSo am I! Thanks for everything, Daddy! Love you
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