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Letting go of the past
Aug 25 2008

I had been typing out my memories of experiences with my husband's episodes.  It recently occurred to me that I don't really need to any more.  I need to let it go.  

The past is past and can't be changed.  I have to believe that everything that happened had a reason.  I've heard that times of crisis are also an opportunity for the most growth as a person.  I know that I am a stronger and better person than I was two years ago.  I know that I could take care of myself if I had to, and I'm glad that I don't.

Having felt that my husband was lost has also made me appreciate him even more.  I have always loved him, but perhaps had taken him for granted at times.  It's important to respect that things, even precious things, can change.  It is so important to value the present.

So, I'm vowing to live for the now.  The past is over and can't be changed.  There is a reason things happened as they did.  No one can know the future and what it will bring.  Worrying about what might happen is useless.  

So, I'm going to have a great day, moment by moment.

 





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Good for you Terri
written by norma, August 25, 2008
Good for you, Terri. Living in the present...is the only thing we can do that is real. Dwelling on the past, (except to use it as a learning experience), is not productive. And the future is unpredictable...we only have control over the NOW.

written by golferel, August 25, 2008
Terri what a great post. I have been having some trouble on the homefront and within the last two or three days I realized whatever happens I can handle it. Somehow letting go doesn't seem so scary. I am glad you are moving forward and appreciating the moment. We all need to get there.
written by amom, August 25, 2008
Your so right Terri dwelling in the past can be so unhealthy and none of us really know how many tomorrows we will have so to live in the now and enjoy it all that we can is the best thing we can do, not however always easy to do but something to strive for.Glad you and hubby are doing well you have often inspired me!
Can't move forward while looking back..
written by percussion62, August 25, 2008
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Thanks Terri; I need to be reminded of this ALL THE TIME..It's like trying to drive forward in a car while turning around looking out of the back window. It's ok to peek in the rear view mirror from time to time, but your best driving is done facing forward......
Thank you all
written by TerriTee, August 26, 2008
Thank you all for your wonderful, positive comments. This group has helped me so much. I am in such a better place than when I joined because of the help and support I've received.
written by saralaurie, November 05, 2008
i needed to read this today and i am happy i found you. i am bp. your husband is blessed to have such an itelligent caring down to earth spouse.. we do not choose to be bp and we can't twitch our noses and hope it will vanish. it is scarey at times to wake up in the morning and wonder whose toes you might step on or feeling you might hurt. i try to be the most compassionate giving person in the world. the more people that know i am bp the more i feel kinda look at me and say."here she goes again!". bp or not, i have feelings and needs and a very big heart that seems to get hurt alot by people who just like to be mean.....anyway, i am way off track but, you seem like an amazing woman....way to go!!!!

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