I never thought I'd say that, but I just did. Well, I wrote it.
I am done.
Stick a fork in me.
I have no plans to go anywhere anytime in the near future.
Which means .... March.
When I'll be heading back to California (most likely) for more Soaring Spirits business.
I had a great time this past week.
I even enjoyed the blackout.
And am very surprised that L.A. didn't experience an earthquake while I was there.
Because .... well, just because.
:)
I met some wonderful women.
And got to see friends that I hadn't seen since August.
Every one of them is an amazing woman in her own right.
Every single one.
Funny .... well, not in a "ha ha" way, but in a "you never know what life will bring you" way .... I would never have met any of these women if I .... or they .... weren't a widow.
And while this isn't the life I would have chosen .... not in a billion years .... I'm thankful that I know these women.
I'm thankful that since this is the life I have .... I know that I'm not alone on this path and that there have been many wonderful people .... and experiences .... because of it.
Soaring Spirits has been one of those experiences .... a huge one. Full of those wonderful people.
I'm thankful that God put this organization .... and these friends .... in my life.
I am here .... because they are here.
T.A.N.W.
Other than these .... if you're looking for a terrific non-profit to make a donation to during this last month of the year ....
I highly recommend Soaring Spirits Loss Foundation.
:)
2 comments:
I know how you feel. I can totally relate because it's the same with my diabetes. I would never have chosen to have this frustrating, dangerous and challenging disease, but, had I not gotten it, I would not have been a Triabetes Captain, or met any of the other 9 Captains that shared my reign. And, it's opened me up to meeting literally over a hundred new peeps that I consider friends - some casual, some very, very dear to me. So, when I look at this journey from that perspective, I can take away a very huge blessing from the devastating diagnosis. I can relate to your words about the SSLF and those peeps!!
Janine: glad you had a good time, blackout and all! Yes SSLF is amazing! My widow match has gotten me through so many tough days; have gained so much from reading the blog and Camp was pretty much the best thing I ever did for myself!!!! I totally agree anyone who is looking to make an end of year donation consider SSLF!!!
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