The past two weeks have been a whirlwind. It started with a trip to England (which you can read about here), an amazing trip that I was blessed to take and experience, which rolled into a visit to see my parents for a long weekend to surprise my Mom with a trip to Rome for her birthday, which rolled into me flying directly to Syracuse, NY for a business trip on a day with crazy storms resulting in a 6 hour delay in my arrival. When I got to Syracuse, on the second day, I got bombarded with calls with my London team at 5 am for three days in a row.
But here is the truth, I wouldn't change a thing. And I am truly blessed to be able to take it all in and go with the flow.
I just finished reading a book entitled "Struck Down But Not Destroyed" by Roxanne Smith. She is a friend of my aunt's. At 27, she developed degenerative disease of her back, and has since lived in chronic pain and life as a "horizontal woman". She has managed to be able to stand for only 2 hours a day. The story is amazing, and she is quite the devoted Christian. I found her story truly inspiring because through it all she has developed the ability to find acceptance, and believe that her life is blessed. After I finished reading it, I thought, "well that gives me some perspective".
So today I am truly thankful that I am able to live my crazy life and all that goes with it.
WOW a trip to Rome for mom how wonderful. Sounds like life has sure been busy for you. Take some time to relax soon!!
ReplyDeleteI want to get that book too. my son Chad had a fall and has spinal cord damage luckily he is able to walk but, has lot's of pain and has a pain control machine instlalled in his abdomen. It has helped him so much and now he is even able to work.