Lessons Learned

  Another time of reflection: Often, just when you think the ship is sinking and your ready to drown, God sends messengers. He sent me a good family doctor who knows me better than I do. He sent some good specialists who are fixing what the others couldn't. He sent me my Elite Martial Arts family who support and encourage me. He sent me Kaleb Irving who got me back into the martial arts. I still have all my life long friends. My kids bring me joy. My grand baby on the way gives me hope for the future. Shelly shows me love and respect. My friend Amy has shown me the healing power of yoga.      Then the profound learning experience of months happened yesterday: As I sat watching my teacher instruct the children's class a beautiful little baby sat next to her Ma Ma. She was intent on watching the class while she played with her little dollies. She smiled at me and showed her dollies to Molly who sat next to me. Then I heard her mom mention she does not like her new prosthetic and how she had just finished her last chemotherapy treatment. A sinless child. Innocent. Smiling and playing. At that moment I realized I really do not have any problems. How blessed I am to have all that I have. When you think you have it hard, just remember- someone has it a whole lot harder.