I am finally starting to feel like the old me again. The irritability and body aches are far decreased and my spirits are raised. It’s not been an easy few weeks but what doesn’t kill you, right? From now on when I think things are bleak I have experiences to teach me they could indeed be much worse. Example: I had too little sleep last night but enjoyed being with my friends and my soulmate. (Yes I used the S word and that is an entire blog all on its own for another day). It made what would have been an incredibly stressful work day had I been well rested even more stressful. But in the height of the mania I realized 1. I was so, so grateful for the night before 2. I could be in much tougher spots. I actually used that moment to count my blessings, take some deep breaths, and realize the amount of work to do was not going to get done. Knowing I was tired made me decide to slow down and triple check things. Advice I need to give myself more often.

And I feel the power of hope spreading all across the board with my life. There’s some projects that need my attention ASAP, the government “shutdown” (JJ Watt could show them a real shutdown but whatever) is starting to affect those closest to me, and little Chloe is not showing any improvement with her mobility or her skin. Despite that clutter, I’m pretty hopeful that it will all turn out ok. And, as stated a few months ago, even if it’s not ok it’s still ok! A few weeks ago I wouldn’t have been able to say I was aligned with that statement but today I can.

The hard times really can benefit us if we let them. Doesn’t make it easier but knowing I come through everything happier and wiser is enough for me. There’s so much I am looking forward to each and every day. To think I didn’t want to even face the days a short time ago shows how much gooder I feel! So stay hopeful friends, the curves in the road takes us where we need to go. Please be wise enough to keep your eye on the signs as you travel through life though!!