The road to truth…
I haven’t posted a personal update in a long long time so I thought today would be as good a day as any. Things are going…. dare I say it…. GREAT!!!! <short pause while I wait for the sky to fall>
Seriously – things are really, really good. Bradyn is getting so strong and healthy (if you don’t know what I’m talking about read this), ever since he FINALLY recovered from surgery in the Spring it has been all happiness and health. He is gaining weight and has even caught a few minor everyday kid illness type stuff that lasted a few days and then he got over with no trips to the hospital or seizures or – OMG how are we going to get through this – moments. It’s kinda like living in a different house with a healthy child. Wait…. It is EXACTLY like that.
We visited B’s neurologist this summer and did a whole bunch of tests that really didn’t tell us much, same story as last time. But we are at peace with that. He is having fewer seizures and is on significantly less medication which has had a HUGE positive impact on his quality of life. We are still anxiously anticipating the impending arrival of B’s seizure response dog. We are scheduled for training in March, I will post more about that as soon as have good info to post. THANK YOU THANK YOU and THANK YOU again to all of you that helped us raise the money for his dog!!!!
What else…. What else…. OH YEAH! I left my corporate job in May. My FMLA was over and Bradyn was not completely recovered so I decided to stop worrying about how to find care for him and get myself back to work. It was a hard decision (not that hard). I have been doing marketing consulting work and photography work and selling my art online and we are making it. It has proven to be the best decision that I could have made for both of us. As with most stressful situations, I didn’t realize how overwhelmed I was until we got through it. Once Bradyn got to feeling better and I made the decision not to go back to my job we must have slept for a month. Lots and lots of sleeping happened and wow do we both feel better!
So – the Buddha quote above. That one just really touched me. Life happens and we have to embrace it and find happiness in the middle of all the crazy uncontrollable stuff. Coming from type a me thats a huge statement. The last few years have really taught me that the illusion of control is just that. An illusion. I am working on finding my truth in every aspect of my life regardless of how hard the resistance comes at me. We have had a lot of resistance the last few years but we are still here and we are oh so happy!
This weekend I started an 8 month yoga teacher training course. I’m thinking this course is going to lead to lots of introspective thought, growth and blog post material. Yay! :)
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6 Responses to “The road to truth…”
You are treading dangerously close to Moms legacy: Greatest Mother of All Time. This feels strange to say considering my history with you, but my Nephew is in the most loving, brilliantly resourceful hands that he could have fallen into(aside of course from Moms). So far so good, sister.
Awwwww – thanks bud!
PS – Im sorry for tormenting all those years ago! :)
I’m so happy for both of you. You’re doing great!
Glad i have your posts to read when i need a little insight and perspective
Seeing you and B in such a good place, makes me feel good, too! Happiness shared is delight doubled… and I’m so glad I’m able to feel it myself. The past couple of weeks that I’ve been around you and B have strengthened my faith in the blessings of a loving family. Here’s a special quote I like to keep in view; hope you see the quality of in it for you, as well.
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” JOHN F. KENNEDY
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