I usually want this blog to be upbeat or maybe me sharing something I have learned.
Today I just want to say life is just tough! Period. I have been blessed with a really good life. I have never been without food, shelter or clothing. I have a great family and friends. I have been blessed with the ability to work. I have been healthy, as well as my family, throughout my life. I have had people in my life who have led me to Christ.
These past 2 weeks have been really tough. We were called to my husband’s mom’s bedside 2 weeks ago today…she was dying. We were in Nashville, TN at the time visiting our daughters. As we rushed back home, I was so worried my husband would not get to say good-bye. Fortunately, he was able to spend some time with his mom as she passed early on a Monday morning…he was with her, along with her husband of 65 years. The funeral this past weekend was unbelievably difficult. Watching my husband, his 3 brothers, their father, and the grandchildren mourn their grandma was oh so heart wrenching.
Choices can sure change perspective in life. During that time as I watched the mourning, I chose to remember the beauty of a life well lived. My mother-in-law set a wonderful example. She raised 4 amazing sons, devoted herself to her husband, owned 3 businesses throughout her life and loved her grandchildren well. I also chose to celebrate all of the family and friends who showed their love to us during this time. The outpouring was so special.
Then the tough 2 weeks continued as I found out this Monday that my mom’s cancer battle was about to get much more difficult. She has been such a trooper this past year. She went to battle and faced the challenges with positivity and vigor. Monday she was hit by another arrow from the cancer arsenal. Monday was an extremely difficult day for her and my dad. It was also a challenge for me and my siblings. Now I have a choice to make. Do I sit and cry? Do I stay mad that my sweet, giving mom is facing a very tough battle? As my dad said “She doesn’t deserve any of this”. No she doesn’t. However, I am going to do my best to CHOOSE to be the positive and encouraging light in her life. I will also challenge her to continue to fight. She has so much to give…even though she already gives constantly to her family.
Choosing how we face challenges is a game changer. I would encourage you to choose to fight…choose to be positive…choose to get up and dust yourself off…choose to get tough when life gets tough.
Yes…life is tough…how will you choose to react?
THANK YOU FOR STOPPING BY!
WEAR THE PERFUME!
Linda
