I see no reason why your dad can't live on his own." When I heard
this phrase uttered by the social worker who assessed my father, I
experienced a wide range of emotions. I was surprised because it was not
what I was expecting. I was upset because I wasn't sure it was right
for him to do. I was proud of my dad for working so hard to be able to
go home again. I was afraid because I want to be able to keep my dad
safe. I was glad to see him so darn happy. Most of all, I was confused. I
had so many emotions to deal with, and no idea what was going to
happen. I knew I had done everything I possibly could to keep my dad
safe, and ultimately, I had to find opportunities for gratitude amidst
so many obstacles. Here's what I found:
I'm grateful for the Guardian Medical Alert system that my dad has to keep him safe. I'm thankful for the Med-E-Lert automated dispenser which gives him the medications he needs to stay healthy. I'm filled with gratitude that the Senior Center picks up my father every day and takes him to a place where he makes friends, has lunch and has even joined a prayer group. I'm glad my dad has friends that take him to church every Sunday and to his prayer meeting on Mondays. I appreciate my husband who was instrumental in helping me move dad back home (and cutting his lawn and shoveling his snow to boot.) Most of all, I'm glad I have a father that loves and appreciates me and our time together. I could go on, but you get the idea.
Sooner or later it's going to happen; life is going to through you a curve ball. It's up to you to decide: Are you going to wallow in your misery, or will you pull yourself up by your bootstraps and figure out the good in your situation? Granted, getting to gratitude is not always easy. Sometimes you just don't feel like looking for the good - you want to enjoy your pity-party for awhile. That's fine. You don't have to be "happy, happy, joy, joy" all the time. Just don't mope forever - experience whatever emotions you need to experience and then challenge yourself to figure out how to find the positive in the situation and move on.
What obstacles are you facing right now? Take a moment and consider the beneficial things that have happened as a result of a tough event in your life, and you'll realize how fortunate you are. If you're in the throes of a difficult situation, know that in time it will be easier to find something to appreciate about the event. In the meantime, pick just ONE THING you can be thankful for about it right now. You'll start yourself on the journey to feel better about it. I appreciate you!
I'm grateful for the Guardian Medical Alert system that my dad has to keep him safe. I'm thankful for the Med-E-Lert automated dispenser which gives him the medications he needs to stay healthy. I'm filled with gratitude that the Senior Center picks up my father every day and takes him to a place where he makes friends, has lunch and has even joined a prayer group. I'm glad my dad has friends that take him to church every Sunday and to his prayer meeting on Mondays. I appreciate my husband who was instrumental in helping me move dad back home (and cutting his lawn and shoveling his snow to boot.) Most of all, I'm glad I have a father that loves and appreciates me and our time together. I could go on, but you get the idea.
Sooner or later it's going to happen; life is going to through you a curve ball. It's up to you to decide: Are you going to wallow in your misery, or will you pull yourself up by your bootstraps and figure out the good in your situation? Granted, getting to gratitude is not always easy. Sometimes you just don't feel like looking for the good - you want to enjoy your pity-party for awhile. That's fine. You don't have to be "happy, happy, joy, joy" all the time. Just don't mope forever - experience whatever emotions you need to experience and then challenge yourself to figure out how to find the positive in the situation and move on.
What obstacles are you facing right now? Take a moment and consider the beneficial things that have happened as a result of a tough event in your life, and you'll realize how fortunate you are. If you're in the throes of a difficult situation, know that in time it will be easier to find something to appreciate about the event. In the meantime, pick just ONE THING you can be thankful for about it right now. You'll start yourself on the journey to feel better about it. I appreciate you!
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