Good lessons to live by

Diseases, birth defects, catastrophic accidents, environmental impacts, etc., often leave us physically disfigured. Our lives sometimes dissolve into a Wizzard of Oz scene with the Wicked Witch’s exclamation, “I’m melting!” How are you holding up mentally?

Prolonged illness is a tough one. I thank God that we know Him and can find rest sometimes in the blessed assurance. But honestly, it’s no cakewalk with or without.
I’m pretty much used to living in this one room, and lying in the bed all of the time. I’m enjoying writing and touching bases with many folks in all of the conditions that I listed above that has us challenged. My ALS association puts me in a position to assist overwhelmed families.

Frankly, I take frequent breaks. I get away through meditation, reading a good book, listening to some good music, or I join Dorothy and Toedo following the yellow brick road of my dreams. Occasionally, I get a blast from my past during a visit with my old neighbors, college friends, or church members.

My best friend from grade school is coming tomorrow or Thursday, I think. If everything goes according to plan, he will plant a blueberry bush in my backyard yard a little bit from the grapevine I planted last year. Also, his lovely wife will bring some zucchini bread. My daughter that is tragic because she prefers her enchiladas. Smile.

Life is hard and then we die. Before the finish line, just love, Baby. Enjoy every excursion, whether it’s mental or physical. Let’s enjoy this emotional roller coaster ride. Come on and put your hands in the air like you just don’t care. Simplysaidbysimon “Wheeee”. ALS – And Love Sustains. Thanks, Janal.