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Post by majestyjo on Oct 27, 2016 1:03:20 GMT -5
Just for today, I will accept what is. It is pouring rain and I have things to do, mainly going to my home group. I need to brave the elements and though I know I won't melt, I have problems carrying an umbrella and pushing my walker, especially if it is windy. I say that beause I can hear wind chimes blowing outside my window. I have a friend who is sick as well and hope to go and visit her. She lives close to the express bus. Each place I have to go is only a block from the bus stop, some of them long ones, some short. I have to accept what is, and if I can't go, then accept my limitations. The ironic think is, I have had a lot of pain, and now that the rain is here, my pain has lessened. It is hard not to have a resentment. The day will unfold as it should, not as I would have it be when I turn my day over to my Higher Power.  |
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Post by bunnypie on Oct 27, 2016 4:09:28 GMT -5
Hey Jo---A few ideas? What about a rain hat? What about tying the umbrella to the walker? Just some ideas!!!---Bunnypie  |
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Post by majestyjo on Oct 27, 2016 12:49:12 GMT -5
The umbrella thing doesn't work. I wore a hat this morning. I love them, but they give me a head ache. It rained hard enough that I had to put the hood of my coat up. I got to the bus stop in time, but had a tummy ache and had to rush home. I had a busy morning, but planned to go to my group because I wanted to reconnect with the newcomer that I took for coffee last week. Can't travel the bus, when I needed to be at home on my throne playing Queen of my domain.  Thanks for the thoughts. |
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Post by bunnypie on Oct 28, 2016 0:08:31 GMT -5
Oh Jo!---It is miserable when your body betrays you like that! I know exactly how that feels! 6 months of continuous chemo had me feeling that way! You just don't want to be too far away from the toilet! I found the sign that my first sponsor gave me back in the day. This too shall pass! I have it hung up over the toilet because that is the only thing that I know for sure will pass! Right down the crapper! Hope you will be feeling better soon. It is a rotten feeling......Been There Bunnypie
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Post by majestyjo on Oct 28, 2016 18:44:30 GMT -5
Just for today, I am still working on acceptance. I was feeling too sick to go see my sister and get my shopping done. My money will burn a hole in my pocket.  |
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Post by bunnypie on Oct 28, 2016 20:20:48 GMT -5
Oh Jo----I have tons of incisions under my left arm and on the side of my left breast but the good news is that it is still there!!! I am in pain but so glad to know that everything is still there and it will heal. Heal & Time are both good 4 letter words.......Bunnypie
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Post by majestyjo on Oct 29, 2016 7:56:50 GMT -5
Just for today, I will try to get out of the way and live according to my God's Will instead of trying to make things happen and running on Self will. My mind is running around and nothing is clear, so stopped to post and hopefully clarity will come.  |
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Post by bunnypie on Oct 29, 2016 15:29:43 GMT -5
The Sernity Prayer really helps to bring things into focus! Thanks for the reminder!-----Bunnypie |
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Post by majestyjo on Oct 30, 2016 11:39:17 GMT -5
Just for today, I will try to get motivated and get my laundry done and quit procrastinating. I will get it done this afternoon or this evening, depending on how many people are in laundry. I do have some catching up to do. Today is pumpkin patch day.  |
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Post by bunnypie on Oct 30, 2016 13:29:26 GMT -5
I managed to change sheets on the bed with help from my care taker. I love clean crispy sheets! It is one of life's simple pleasures!!!!!-----Bunnypie |
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Post by majestyjo on Oct 31, 2016 16:29:21 GMT -5
Got laundry done, all but my bedding. Hurting too much to do more today. Very grateful that I got 3 loads done. That is what I get for every too many clothes.
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Post by majestyjo on Oct 31, 2016 16:36:14 GMT -5
Just for today, I will remember that this is a "we" program. Had a one on one with a member of the fellowship this afternoon, after I had been at a morning meeting. I felt like it was meant to be, he hadn't been at the group and I ran into him in the mall on my way home. Someone I have known for about 24 years. He has about 12 years more time in the program than I have. We agreed on a lot of things, which is good. This sums up what we were talking about.  |
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Post by bunnypie on Nov 1, 2016 3:53:39 GMT -5
Congratulations Jo!----3 loads of laundry is a huge accomplishment! I need to get to a meeting. It has been a whole week since I made a face to face meeting and I know my spiritual batteries are running low. I want to just hang out in my night shirt and and rest. It is a tug-0-war between need & want!!!!----Bunnypie
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Post by majestyjo on Nov 1, 2016 17:30:21 GMT -5
When I couldn't get out to meetings, I came here and posted and shared on the site, especially in AA section. The message I needed was there. I have to feed my body, mind, and spirit and EoR was my home group.
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Post by majestyjo on Nov 1, 2016 17:34:16 GMT -5
Just for today, I will believe that my God is with me, where ever I choose to go. I have been so grateful for the people he has put in my path, especially the last few days. I have been truly blessed. I have been in a lot of pain and having problems thinking through it, but I know I am not alone. I was so glad to get to a meeting yesterday, today, and hope to make Al-Anon tomorrow. My home group is on Thursday. This is not normal for me, so I am grateful that I am getting the meetings now before the snow comes and I am isolated. You have to order Darts a week in advance, which can be an issue because I never know how I will be on any given day.  |
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Post by bunnypie on Nov 1, 2016 21:18:01 GMT -5
Plan the plans don't plan the results! I found that out today when I missed the 7am & the 10:30am but was in good enough shape to make the 7pm meeting. The results were that I did make a meeting just not the 2 early morning groups.....Bunnypie
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Post by majestyjo on Nov 2, 2016 17:14:21 GMT -5
Just for today, I will pray for patience and tolerance. I walked away from my appointment with the heart specialist wondering if he was on cocaine. He seemed to be so hyper. Not saying he was, but he seemed to have problems focusing and when I spoke, I wasn't sure he heard what I said. I left home at 10:15 a.m. and got home at 5 p.m. A very long day, and I had to be patient with me, because the body didn't want to keep up.  |
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Post by bunnypie on Nov 2, 2016 19:12:28 GMT -5
Hi Jo---I understand what you mean. I get real offended when a doctor keeps looking at their watch or interupting to talk to another nurse or doctor. It makes me nervous and wonder it they understand what I am there for and if they even care about a solution. I have to go back to Mom's words "hope for the best & cope with the rest".....Bunnypie
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Post by majestyjo on Nov 3, 2016 15:35:47 GMT -5
Just for today, I will pray for people, places and things, large and small. I shared with a friend today, after he shared with me about the healing of his cat how I had sent prayer to my sponsor's cat that hadn't eaten or drank for three days. While we were talking, the cat got up and drank some water. The cat was 19 years old. Several months later it died. For me, a thought is a prayer.  |
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Post by bunnypie on Nov 3, 2016 18:18:40 GMT -5
The power of prayer is so strong! I had several groups of AA meetings claiming to pray for me and I appreciated your continued prayers too! I think animals have thoughts & feelings and deserve to have prayers said for them too! I hope LIN'S dog Rocky is okay and not suffering. She hasn't given any updates on him yet.....Bunnypie
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. I will be back looking for Lin and others.