To remind me that even though there are some things missing from my life there are others that are present and wonderful. Don't get me wrong , I think its totally appropriate to feel sad or angry at some of lifes twists and turns , but don't forget the good things. For every up there is a down . For every rose there is a thorn.
Slowly I am growing and learning that the downs make the ups even more sweet.
I am having a down day today. Missing my mum , missing my dad,missing my brother, missing my dear friends and all their dear babies. But I know that tomorrow or the next day I will feel brighter again. and a few weeks after that I will see them all and we will laugh and have fun.
My biggest gratitude in life is that by some miracle the universe gave me a gorgeous daughter who fills my life with happiness. the path I take is now not only for me but for her too. So you know that good day I will have tomorrow? It will be because of her.
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Talk about nail on the head - you are so right. I think a great lesson to be learned is to feel what you feel - that is ok there is nothing wrong with that. I love that you are keeping a gratitude journal - everybody should in some form or another. What happens when you keep one for a long enough period is that during the day you actually start to look for things to be grateful for - ie just having a much more positive outlook.
And honey, as much as you miss us, we miss you too and can not wait to see you again. Keep smiling - love you gazillions my friend xxxx
(Ron)
Oh Wendy, this is just so true darling. It would be wonderful to have everything according to "Wendy" or "Fiona" but then I am positive we would find something to complain about. I am glad you had a chat to Dad today and not that it will make you feel any better, but just in case, we miss you every day too. Some days more than other, but never a day goes by that we don't think of you or speak about you. I am not going to hurry time by till you are here, as it just might just keep hurrying whilst you are here and we don't want that do we? Love and big hugs Mum xxxx
Of course it will be a good day, Wendy. You have a lovely daughter to make your life worthwhile! You are a great mom, but that doesn't mean you don't have needs of your own. I don't know how to say the right thing. There is a sadness in your post that I feel.
You are coming home soon. I hope that will help to fill the empty place in your heart.
Keeping a gratitude journal is such a positive thing to do, well done you. I had a friend who would walk in and say "I'm having a biorythmically critical day!!!!" We all have them which in my case is why motorcars were invented. I can sit in the car and grumble or cheer as the mood takes me. I think the hardest part of being away from family is that they collectivly miss one person, you, while you have a whole crowd to miss. Keep heart, you're strong and cheerful and you can do it.
Well said, my dear!
Hugs, xx
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i Wendy, ope you are feeling a bit better, not long now until your oliday,ope you and family are all well, been meaning to call and say ello,
love Nicola
A gratitude journal is a wonderful idea and helped me tremendously. Getting in the habit of looking for that which we are grateful for - big or small - leaves a lasting impact.
All the best...
I try that when I'm feeling down as well, and it works a treat to get me out of a grumpy mood. I try to do Thankful Tuesday, just think of three things you are grateful for. It's wonderful.
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