I must do something always solves more problems than something
must be done. Unknown
Had a smashing day yesterday, my STOPtober decision was
to stop letting the weather cut short my works, so on the afternoon Alfie and I
went for a walk in the rain and we both got soaking wet but it was so relaxing,
I didn’t have my phone in my hand because it would’ve got wet, instead I walked
and let my head clear, very satisfying and stress relieving, the fact I got wet
wasn’t an issue. Alfie dragged me across
a freshly cut grass field in my sandals and the result was very wet, cold feet and shoes full of cut grass ;)Worth it though because I ended my day with a clear head and 6pp on my pedometer! Bonus ;-)
We’re having great results in the meetings too, another
39 stone lost last week, 167lb already this week and a staggering 1641 STONE so
far this year lost in my meeting MWAH! How fabulous is that! There’s no smile quite like the success smile
and there’s no dance quite like the weight loss victory dance, with her
permission one of my members is allowing me to share her joy, just watch this
video and tell me losing weight and getting healthy doesn’t make you feel
great!
As a lot of you know we’ve been having a few new things
to cope with in my household lately, my moms health has particularly made an
impact on us, and when things like this crop up it takes some adjusting too,
which we are. Yesterday I realised we’d
been spending so much time trying to sort this out and focusing on it that we’d
forgot there is more to life! I realised
the music had been turned of, so that was the first change, back on went the stereo,
mom loves her music and it distracts us doesn’t it when we’re singing
along. We also had a hug and a giggle
because no matter how bad things seem, a giggle cures many ills. She does make me smile, just a few examples
of how she did just that yesterday were;
·
I got back from work and
she proudly told me she's fixed the secateurs "I didn't have any WD40
stuff so I used your olive oil, they're working a treat now."
·
I walk past the living
room on the afternoon and mom shouts "Uterus", I say,
"what", her reply, "4 letters - uterus", the one time I
wished she'd just copied the answer from the back of the book!
·
And finally there's
something a bit weird but wonderful about hearing your 74 year old mom
downstairs singing, "Run DMC “It’s like it and that’s the way it is"
Can I just say these comments have nothing to do with the
deterioration of her body or mind, she’s always made off the wall remarks! And they continue to make me smile on a
regular basic, I do wish however that I could help her with her pain and
sickness that she’s feeling and stop the deterioration of her mind, it’s so
frustrating for her as she’s always been so independent and active.This is a letter I found online that I wanted to share with you, remember we’re all going to get old, life is very short, embrace each day because they pass by so quickly. Take care of your body now so it will take care of you later, you’re worth the effort and love and attention. Enjoy your day, read the following and try not to shed a tear. xx
The Found Essay: Letter from a Mother to a
Daughter
“My dear girl, the day you see I’m getting old, I ask you to please be
patient, but most of all, try to understand what I’m going through. If when we
talk, I repeat the same thing a thousand times, don’t interrupt to say: “You
said the same thing a minute ago.” Just listen, please. Try to remember the
times when you were little and I would read the same story night after night
until you would fall asleep. When I don’t want to take a bath, don’t be mad and
don’t embarrass me. Remember when I had to run after you making excuses and
trying to get you to take a shower when you were just a girl? When you see how
ignorant I am when it comes to new technology, give me the time to learn and
don’t look at me that way. Remember, honey, I patiently taught you how to do
many things like eating appropriately, getting dressed, combing your hair, and
dealing with life’s issues every day. The day you see I’m getting old, I ask
you to please be patient, but most of all, try to understand what I’m going
through. If I occasionally lose track of what we’re talking about, give me the
time to remember, and if I can’t, don’t be nervous, impatient, or arrogant.
Just know in your heart that the most important thing for me is to be with you.
And when my old, tired legs don’t let me move as quickly as before, give me
your hand the same way that I offered mine to you when you first walked. When
those days come, don’t feel sad—just be with me, and understand me while I get
to the end of my life with love. I’ll cherish and thank you for the gift of
time and joy we shared. With a big smile and the huge love I’ve always had for
you, I just want to say, I love you, my darling daughter.”
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