Trials and tribulations are challenges of life. They often present with hard-learned lessons that lead to triumph.
We’ve all been there at least once. Maybe multiple times.
Hindsight has shown me why certain things happened in my life.
I can see clearly now why I had to journey through hard times of sadness, frustration and despair. There was a greater plan for me. I just couldn’t see it during the hard times. At my lowest points I always reminded myself that one year from that time I wouldn’t remember the struggle.
Ironically, dislocating three bones in my ankle opened my eyes a bit.
My injury although a big deal and long recovery time to me is a minor inconvenience to far more injured people than me.
I’ve learned to find a way. I’ve also learned that anything worth achieving takes dedication and hard work.
One day at a time, we have to keep trying. Truly, no pain, no gain.
I have big plans for things I want to do in coming months. With that said I remind myself daily what it will take for me to do these things. It’s all on me now. I have to set my goals, and I have to work hard to achieve them.
I’ve always prided myself on being the tough one. I like being in control. As I said, lessons learned are tough. I’ve had to learn to move aside and accept help from others. It’s a big deal for me to leave my kitchen. God bless Tom. He’s learned to prepare some pretty good stuff.
But, one day soon, I’ll be back.
Life is good today.