Another Year…. Easier?

Did I think it would get easier?  Yes, I have told myself for the last almost 17 years it will get easier.  Do I still feel the sadness of Joshua having a disability? Yes.  Do I still cry and get frustrated? Yes.  Do I feel overwhelmed and wonder how or what next? Yes.   Do I want to give up? No...

I am not one for excuses but I do have to say lately lots of thoughts seem to be” is this all there is?”  Do we accept or do we continue on the road of unknown.  Do I continue to give encouragement when personally I feel discouraged?  Yes I do...

 Why; because my faith has made me strong and gives me the guidance for the next step. Nothing is a given and, sadly in today’s world, there is no free thing or extra help.  Or if it says it’s free “The catch” is a mile long…The mile is long enough without it.

 What happen to people just being kind? I know that I always want to do the right thing. I want to be a giver of kindness and grace. I want to encourage and continue to be a listener and look for the potential of good. 

I know that if we accept what is in our control which is not much really.  We can work through whatever issue we are facing.

 Asking for help or encouragement is the one thing that seems to be lacking.  I know having Joshua made me rely on people and depend on their guidance.  That doesn’t mean that I have to agree; but listen, be thankful.

Giving God thanks for the smiles I have every day whether small or big. Taking a few minutes to breathe and accept … no one promised it would be easy.  Take the small steps and the hurdles with all the gusto you have.  Who’s to say we won’t get to the finish line and get a win?

This new year draw on your inner strength, your faith, family, friends.  Even if they don’t know what to say at the time you ask for help.  That’s ok... Just let them be there for you... In return you do the same.