Just a reminder to please:
Good morning! It’s been a few weeks since I’ve posted; eh? Life has been crazy busy and I’m so sorry for neglecting this wee blog.
How do you handle your stressful situations?
“Stress level: extreme. It’s like she was a jar with the lid screwed on too tight, and inside the jar were pickles, angry pickles, and they were fermenting, and about to explode.”
― Fiona Wood, Six Impossible Things
Another week has come and gone. The year is almost half-over. And I just want to know: how are you doing?
If not well, what’s your favorite coping mechanism? What gets you through a tough minute? Hour? Day? Week? Existence?
“In all my years, I’ve learned that life delivers many storms for us to weather. Some will be slow, brooding, quiet beasts, and others will be loud, thunderous, and frightening. But if you’re willing to look close enough, no matter how devastating the storm may be, after the rain you’ll always find new life sprouting in the aftermath.”
― Renée Carlino, After the Rain
Hang in there. Always.
And let us all know how you manage to keep stepping forward, every day.
What sort of victories or road blocks have you faced this week? Are you hanging in there? Need anything?
I hope this finds you well.
And may we all be here to help and lift each other up.
“Sometimes life is hard … so we have to squeeze it, touch it, play with it, and make it soft like a dough! Now it’s soft enough to be shaped in any way we want! Keep moving, touching life, as this will keep it smooth and fun!”
― Karina Fonseca Azevedo
Much love to you.
~Lisa
Today is one month since my seventh Endometriosis-related surgery (excision, adhesion removal, and supracervical hysterectomy). When I have the time (and a smidge more information) I cannot wait to share all of the details with you.
But today is not that day.
Do you know what today is, though?
It’s the day you’re getting a virtual hug from me…!
“Don’t give up when dark times come. The more storms you face in life, the stronger you’ll be. Hold on. Your greater is coming.”
― Germany Kent
Hang in there
“We forget that without inches we’d never have miles. Therefore, work toward the miles but celebrate the inches.”
― Craig D. Lounsbrough
Never forget to celebrate even the tiniest of victories.
Don’t think you have one? You do. We just need to find it.
If you ever need to talk to someone, just to be heard, or have questions, or want to say hello. Reach out.
Whew! It’s been several weeks!
On April 6th, I had another surgery! Been recovering and had my post-op yesterday! I’ll be sure to share all the details (and photos) at another time.
I hope you’re doing as well as you can be. Today’s quote is for you:
“When the well’s nearly dry and you’re not sure you have the strength to persevere, fill up on love and friendship, then take another step, and then another…”
― Liza M. Wiemer
Always, ALWAYS, feel like you can reach out for support. If you don’t have anyone near you, email me! I’m here for you. Having support, in any situation, is so important.
You can get through this; whatever it may be.
Much love to you.
Lisa
It’s Friday. Seems I skipped last week. Ran out of spoons for the week.
Today?
This is for everyone.
“I may be in pain, but I am not weak.”
― Veronica Roth, Carve the Mark“
Remember that. Even on the days where all you can do is lay in bed and cry. Or pop and pill and succumb to the Fog. Or push through the pain because you have no choice.
Whatever action you do, or do not, take while in pain: YOU ARE NOT WEAK. Ever.
Today, think better. Not only of yourself, but with any negativity.
Let’s turn things around, one wee thought at a time
“My challenge to you today is to observe your thoughts and internal dialogue and recognize if and when you speak poorly to yourself. We all have moments of self-deprecation and very often we are too hard on ourselves. Today, start to be caring and supportive of yourself. Observe that little voice in your head and say something positive to yourself instead!”
― Elaine Seiler, Getting Rid of Negative Energy
Have a wonderful weekend.
Much love to you all.
Lisa
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