L.T.
"God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, or sun without rain. He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way."
The last 16 months have been very stressful. We moved two times, my husband has worked 2 jobs, we've had financial issues, my parents are contracting old-age illnesses, my marriage is rocky, my daughter has a terrible temper, and my son was diagnosed with leukemia. But I'm okay. Nothing in my almost 40 years of life has prepared me for everything that has happened, seemingly all at once, but I'm dealing with it. I take things one day at a time. I acknowledge the positive aspects of my life. I try to live life with no regrets. I pray for guidance. My husband's job situation is stabilizing. We are getting the finances in order. My parents are getting treated for their health issues. My husband and I are taking little steps toward rebuilding our relationship. I am learning how to be more patient and nurturing with my daughter. My son is responding well to his treatment and has recovered from his setbacks. Under all the bad stuff there are so many things to be thankful for. I'm not an overly religous person, but I do rely on my faith. I wouldn't be able to cope without it.
