Maybell XI

[Ahoy]

Maybell, I too struggle with the reality of the life I feel that I promised my daughter and the reality of what we now face. (see the end of my latest post) But I also tell myself that this is an opportunity for growth for both of us. I have the opportunity to be a role model in how to handle adversity with grace and dignity. She can learn from that, and also will learn the hard lesson that life brings changes, some of this unexpected and disappointing, but that life goes on -- and in the meantime all we can do is take care of ourselves and others while weathering the storm, knowing that it will one day come to an end.

I do struggle with how long I want to stay in the storm, though, feeling unempowered. But my uncle reminded me that "smooth seas don't make good sailors." So I try to look at this whole experience as a learning opportunity, a chance to embrace change and see what might come of it, hopefully for the better.