As the old saying goes, “What a difference a day makes.” In addition to being day 6 of NaBloPoMo, today is a blank canvas.
Yesterday was a long and stressful day around here. I never feel so powerless as when one of my children, my husband, a dear friend, or even one of our pets is ill. I am a fixer; when people hurt or need help, I want to fix. Though not always the best choice, my intentions spring for the best place, my heart, and even when I can’t (or shouldn’t) help with a problem, my heart carries it with the hope sharing the burden is enough.
I’m also an optimist, so rarely do I stay in the dark places of stress for long. Regardless of the situation, I will find a silver lining in the blackest of storm clouds and I will make a promise. The early morning hours are the canvas upon which I write my promise; the promise I make to myself and the people I love, the promise to welcome the new day with renewed faith and optimism, to start anew and do my best.
That’s really all any of us can do, isn’t it? Dust ourselves off from the tough days. Try to recapture some sparkle within so that we may share it with someone. Let the past be in the past and move forward with the knowledge but not the baggage. Make a promise to see the day through the eyes of an untarnished spirit. That’s really all any of us can do.
So, today I choose to move forward, paint the new day with the brush of gratitude, and recapture some of my sparkle.
P.S. Thank you to all who said a prayer and/or sent some positive energy to our Sammy Beagle yesterday. He is home, and though sore, resting comfortably. The tumor had grown quickly and they took wide margins, so now we await the results from the biopsy. For today, though, I will focus on my gratitude for I am thankful to our wonderful vet, to our brave Sammy, and for all of those that rallied around him and me and filled our hearts.
by Mary Lanzavecchia 
We are all in this together…..you have a lot of people praying and hoping the best for you, your family and your Sammy
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Thank you so very much!
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You and Sammy have been on my mind all day. I know what it feels like when your pet is in trouble, so I am sending doggy prayers to Sammy and big girl loving prayers to you. Please keep me posted!
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xo
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I’m so sorry about Sammy. Sick critters can really break your heart. Hope all goes well.
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Thank you so much! He is recovering well and for that, we are grateful.
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Sending prayers and good thoughts to you and Sammy.
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Thank you!
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Thinking of you and yours with love. I, too, am a fixer who wants to find resolutions and struggles–most particularly with Anthony–to be OK with the stillness of listening without acting.
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To be OK with the stillness is a lesson that has taken me some time to learn. To be OK with it without acting has taken longer, but my desire to raise children who can solve their own problems has been my greatest motivator.
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So glad Sammy is doing OK. I know he’s a very special one to you. Love & blessings to you.
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Thank you, Ashi. Love and miss you!
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I’ve been thinking about you and Sammy, and sending love. As a fixer myself, I completely understand how you feel. Keep thinking positive thoughts. You have many people doing the same for you. xo
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Thank you–so very, very much!
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I love that we drink from the same “glass overflowing” cup!
Born from the same ball of energy and light? Or maybe separated at birth?
Enjoy your day and know that I am oh so grateful that you share your words, your kind spirit, and your friendship with ME!
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I’m good with separated at birth, especially now that we are reunited. 🙂 xo
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“Let the past be in the past and move forward with the knowledge but not the baggage.” Great. And I really mean *GREAT* advise. Holding you in my thoughts still Mary. xo
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Thank you, Elin!
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