Taking One Day at a Time

Yes, I still subscribe to the belief that everything happens for a reason and will work itself out. 

My mantra is still: Take one day at a time…simply go with the flow… only focus on the things I can control…

Yes, they are helping me get through the last couple of months and the months that are ahead of me. 

For example, Mom’s health — physical and emotional— is still an issue.  I’ve been going with Mom to her various doctors’ appointments and tests, and her pending surgery looms out there in the near future. 

She is not happy with what’s going on — because none of this was her plan.  None of this is in her control…

Her stay at the rehab is coming to an end, and it was our hope to have the restoration—due to the flooding of the kitchen — completed before Mom was released, but the insurance company is not cooperating.  Needless to say, her house is still upside-down.  

I’ve been dealing with Mom’s appointments, her financial needs, her emotional needs, her housing needs, and her future needs.  I’ve been juggling these things, along with dealing with my own financial, emotional, housing, and future needs…

Add to that, there are caring family members who want constant updates and have endless suggestions and directives.  Without meaning to, they are adding additional pressures because they are constantly demanding answers and solutions from me… answers and solutions that only time can reveal.

It’s all a bit overwhelming. 

Focusing on one day at a time is helping. 

Deep breathing and medication exercises are helping, too. 

And when I reach the end of each day — without breaking down in tears — I have to admit that I’m managing pretty well. 

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