I have been feeling a bit down lately. I think it's The Couch, sucking out all of my positive energy. I am SO TIRED of these 4 walls, of this cast, of being alone and cooped up and somewhat helpless. I am missing so much of the world. It's all going by, outside my window, the weather is changing, people are working, eating meals, meeting friends, walking in parks. Children are learning, or not learning, slinging their arms around each other's necks, laughing, struggling and striving, eating chips in class. I am lonely for the rest of the world.
People say they will come by, and then they don't.
The worst part is that I have many more weeks of this ahead of me. At least 3 more weeks of this non-participation. Then I can move up to semi-participation. And then NINE MONTHS of physical therapy. This injury will have demanded a year of my life, by the time it's healed.
What I've Learned So Far:
-Life without pooping is not worth living
-The body is an ingenious and miraculous machine
-Cows are supposed to eat grass
-Baths are good
-My husband really loves me
-I take my body for granted
-True friends show up for you
Some of those things I already knew, but I guess it's good to have reminders. Maybe next time I won't have to break my leg to be reminded.
I know it's unattractive and unproductive to complain. It doesn't make anything better. How about a little gratitude to even things out? The "Grateful" list is good to make at any time but seems especially helpful in tough situations.
Things I'm Grateful for:
-My other leg
-My hands and arms and neck and back and butt and knees and fingers and ears and eyes and nose and brain and head and hair and lips and collar bones. My ________.
-Kimonos
-Flowers and plants
-Netflix
-My man
-My true friends
-Modern medicine
-Painkillers
-Orange kitties and gray kitties
-Deep sleep
-Dreams.
I'm readin' and supportin' from afar! I'd come over if it wouldn't coast me like a thousand bucks. You should tribe-PM me your mailing address.
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