Reflecting on the 2019, I realize that my family and I have had a year crazily packed with major events. Most of those events were completely out of our control. Many of them were life changing. I was thinking about what I may anticipate in the New year, and thought, "It's got to be better than this year!" Then I thought again.
Looking back, I realize how strong each of us has become, how much stronger mentally each of us has become. The challenges made us more content with our blessings, and more thankful when others bless us.
In May, my son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. As a result, we are more thoughtful about keeping to a healthy diet, and more aware of each other in even the little things. The Children's Miracle Network paid for all of my son's initial supplies, an expense we had not planned for because the diagnosis happened precipitously.
In July, I had my right hip replaced. In the early days back home, I reached my breaking point. The pain was so bad I was crying uncontrollably and hyperventilating. About a week after surgery, I started having seizures. These things would seem to be something that overshadow everything else, but my takeaway was the realization that my family is there for me, all in!
In August, we found out that my daughter has a heart condition. It is not something that needs to be treated, but it means she can't be an Air Force pilot as she had hoped. Once again, it turned out better than expected because she discovered a love of writing which she wants to use in screenwriting. She is being asked to proofread friends' writing, and has collaborated with animators, writing dialogue and voice acting.
Throughout September and October, I had Physical therapy three times a week. In October also, I had an injection in the hip that is not bionic. The short duration of effects means the left hip will need to be replaced soon, but I take it as a positive development since it means I will have two stable hip sockets for the first time in my life.
There have been doctor appointments for someone in the family every week from May to November, and often more than that.
While all of these things have been happening, we have been keeping up with school and volunteering. It has been good to reach out to others. It has been good for my kids to learn so many new things.
We have also received tremendous unexpected blessings. Every one of them came at just the right time, easing our burden and allowing us to get through difficult times without distress.
So, I have to consider this past year to be a very good year. 2020 is going to be a good year, too. New adventures await!
Looking back, I realize how strong each of us has become, how much stronger mentally each of us has become. The challenges made us more content with our blessings, and more thankful when others bless us.
In May, my son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. As a result, we are more thoughtful about keeping to a healthy diet, and more aware of each other in even the little things. The Children's Miracle Network paid for all of my son's initial supplies, an expense we had not planned for because the diagnosis happened precipitously.
In July, I had my right hip replaced. In the early days back home, I reached my breaking point. The pain was so bad I was crying uncontrollably and hyperventilating. About a week after surgery, I started having seizures. These things would seem to be something that overshadow everything else, but my takeaway was the realization that my family is there for me, all in!
In August, we found out that my daughter has a heart condition. It is not something that needs to be treated, but it means she can't be an Air Force pilot as she had hoped. Once again, it turned out better than expected because she discovered a love of writing which she wants to use in screenwriting. She is being asked to proofread friends' writing, and has collaborated with animators, writing dialogue and voice acting.
Throughout September and October, I had Physical therapy three times a week. In October also, I had an injection in the hip that is not bionic. The short duration of effects means the left hip will need to be replaced soon, but I take it as a positive development since it means I will have two stable hip sockets for the first time in my life.
There have been doctor appointments for someone in the family every week from May to November, and often more than that.
While all of these things have been happening, we have been keeping up with school and volunteering. It has been good to reach out to others. It has been good for my kids to learn so many new things.
We have also received tremendous unexpected blessings. Every one of them came at just the right time, easing our burden and allowing us to get through difficult times without distress.
So, I have to consider this past year to be a very good year. 2020 is going to be a good year, too. New adventures await!
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