What a week! I began my morning by listening to Tro’s talk from last Tuesday. Just what my weary spirit needed. I’ve been on fast forward since Mother’s Day when I cooked dinner for Mom and her 93 year old sister. I stopped at the nursing home on the way to Mom’s to visit her other 91 year old sister. Mom is one of nine children. On Monday morning just before 7am, I received the call that the 91 year old had passed away. Life happens. Comes at you toooo fast sometimes. I do believe my low carb way of eating went out the window. Seems like I get thru one day and wobbly the next day. Today was a good day. I stopped long enough to sit with my emotions and to make a plan to get through the day - just today. I cook for my elders. Tro was in my head - he once told me to feed my elders the same thing I eat. Today they ate roasted chicken and salad! Dessert? Sorry - I don’t do dessert! My plan to care for myself also included saying NO. In my family, I am the obituary writer and photographer, the planner for funerals. I’ve allowed my cousins to heap their responsibilities on me. Today, I said no. I assisted but did not carry their load. I took care of me instead of eating my emotions. Though my eating has been challenging, I have been able to keep my 10K steps a day habit. It is a life saver! Today I am grateful for a supportive community! #SpringTowardHealth

Posted by Barbara Russell at 2024-05-20 03:04:48 UTC