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Gratefulness has supported me, through good & bad. I try to make it a way of life and to incorporate it into daily life where I can.
A family called the Walsh’s. They have stepped forward to foster my three teenage nieces following the loss of their father. People thought that my husband and I would be the ones to take them in, as had we over the years when we have contemplated the ‘what if’ factor. But that scenario would not benefit us or the girls. The kindness and sacrifice the Walsh family are offering means that the girls can continue their lives as they all wish, they do not have the upheaval of mo...
A family called the Walsh’s. They have stepped forward to foster my three teenage nieces following the loss of their father. People thought that my husband and I would be the ones to take them in, as had we over the years when we have contemplated the ‘what if’ factor. But that scenario would not benefit us or the girls. The kindness and sacrifice the Walsh family are offering means that the girls can continue their lives as they all wish, they do not have the upheaval of moving to us, 250 miles away, they can stay in their schools, keep their friends and continue on their paths as they had imagined. They are so excited about the new chapter in their lives. It pains me that we are not the ones taking up the strain, but in my heart of hearts I know that we could not cope with them living with us and this way they retain their lives and so do we. I am forever in debt to the Walsh family, and my body bursts with gratitude for what they are doing.
Myself. I often forget to nurture myself and I take myself for granted, my strength and my compassion for others, my head and my heart. Then one day it sneaks up on me and I am not quiet me anymore. If I take myself for granted then I am no longer all the positive attributes I wish to uphold, my values get lost. If I stop taking myself for granted, that is the starting point for not taking anything else for granted too.
Anything and everything becomes available. Anything feels possible and achievable. Positivity radiates when I wake up grateful and shines to light my way for the day.
Every moment I am home and soaking up the world around me.
Love and life and support
That I am constantly learning and that I am on a journey.
My daily patterns and routine is important to my wellbeing, but I do recognise that to grow I do also need to step out of my comfort zone too sometimes. I think perhaps questioning the why behind what I do may bring forth more opportunities to grow?
I need to be kind to myself and try to refocus. Being away from home is proving difficult, living in an environment that I am unable to change is getting to me and I am feeling incredibly emotional. I need to refocus me and my wellbeing in order that I can make a positive difference all round and be the support that my nieces need me to be.
I too am grateful for the questions that this site poses. At the moment I am grateful for the questions my nieces ask me, the fact they feel they can ask me and trust my answers is a wonderful feeling, knowing that I am helping them to ponder things and discover answers for themselves too. With the loss of their father last week, they have so many questions, as do I, and between us and with support we will all receive answers accordingly.
My family and friends and right now so many strangers with their kindness.
I think by being grateful in my own life, it helps me recognise better when others perhaps do not have that same insight and that makes me feel a deeper compassion for them.
I can think of many but one that I think I ma most proud of is my move 4 years ago to another part of the country. I was 100% not certain about the choice but it was the best thing for me and my husband and I am now part of a truly amazing community.
Take it gently and continue to accept the circumstances I am in so that the time between now and being able to return home to my husband may pass better.
My husband right now, I am unable to be with him but his love resonates and guides me.
So very relevant for so many people right now, my thoughts go out to you all. Personally this has turned into a trying time because my three teenage nieces who lost their mother, my sister, 10 years ago, have now also lost their dad this week. It has fallen to me to travel to be with them and help manage the situation. Not only that but the youngest niece has had covid and today the eldest tested positive too. I am home sick and worried about the future but I am trying so hard to show care fo...
So very relevant for so many people right now, my thoughts go out to you all. Personally this has turned into a trying time because my three teenage nieces who lost their mother, my sister, 10 years ago, have now also lost their dad this week. It has fallen to me to travel to be with them and help manage the situation. Not only that but the youngest niece has had covid and today the eldest tested positive too. I am home sick and worried about the future but I am trying so hard to show care for them as well as me. Making sure I can dedicate time to this site will be one thing I can do to care for myself right now and I thank everyone who posts and shares for us all to read and learn from.
Howie, what a very heartfelt and honest answer. I hope that your mum stays safe and well. Embrace the joy of seeing her, albeit it in difficult circumstances. I feel for you. Safe journey.
I understand the big crash scenario too well. I hope that time allows you to regain your inner strength and brings you the balance you seek.
That must be so difficult to balance, well done for making the time for you.
I hope you find way to acceptance and that by doing so you are given choices that will lead you to more joy.
So sorry for you Antoinette, such hard times to comprehend and live through. Sending you positive energy and hope.
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