This year has been a year beyond struggle. The pain has been immeasurable and the anxiety and depression has taken a tight grip.
This past week I have done things differently than I usually do for the start of a new year. I have done some deep cleaning of our apartment, I have found some self improvement projects that begin tomorrow, January 1, 2018, and I went to the store so our refrigerator and pantry will be full for the start of our new year. I have to make a change or I will stay stuck in this hole.
So, I decided to to do something completely different than I usually do. I am going to remember things that brought me balance, happiness and/or joy, even if only for a moment in time. I’m not only going to look back on them, I’m going to write them down. Maybe this can help my soul as I remember all the painful moments over and over again without fail, that these moments can help balance out my overwhelming mourning.
Texting and FaceTiming with my nieces Shea and Puddle.
Sitting with friends outside of Mikey’s house just chatting and watching music videos on YouTube.
Going out to see Split with Pikki and Garrett.
Playing and spending time with Michael and Alexandra.
Being able to talk with Christina about our issues we shared.
Cuddling Brutus,
Going on walks and hikes with Brutus,
Cooking fresh chicken for Brutus,
Having a meltdown but have Brutus pull me out of it.
Cooking home cooked meals.
Eating out at two of our favorite restaurants.
Cuddling on the couch with Justin.
Watching a thousand Christmas movies that Justin loves.
Putting up a foot tall Christmas tree for Justin.
Going to DuQuoin, IL to visit my Mommy. First time we’ve been able to see each other in years just for the purpose of loving each other.
Talking with my Pops on the phone for an hour here or there.
Seeing large groups of blue birds, seemed as if they’ve followed me around this year.
Helping my first Buyer buyer their first home.
Going to Dallas to spend the weekend with Amber and Will.
Spending a week in Washington D.C. with Justin, his Mom and sister.
Working for JB Goodwin.
Meeting new people.
Writing this blog.
Having friends back home that I can still count on.
Getting the text that Ramon was finally born.
Spending time with Xuan and her family.
Being able to text, call or FaceTime Sarah whenever I need to, day or night.
I have to remember that there is still good in my life and there’s much more than what I’ve listed above. I have to figure out how to keep the balance. It can be so hard and overwhelming but it’s something I’m working on each day.
We can all do this together. We can continue to communicate with each other and support each other.
My Daily Ransom 