There's No Time to Waste

Although I typically don't get stressed easily, the past several months have been incredibly stressful for me.

My eye problems, which began 19 months ago, continue to plague me. A nasty sinus infection robbed me of my hearing -- and caused considerable stress as I tried to find an ear, nose and throat doctor to see me. A crown popped off a tooth one Saturday evening. A trip to the dentist Monday morning brought the unwelcome news that it needed to be replaced, and that oh, by the way, when did you chip the nearby tooth (which also needs a crown)? Add to this the fact that my daughter stole money from her boss and fled the state without warning, and I've been rather stressed.

Things are starting to look up, however. I have an appointment for the new crowns later this month. I finally got in to see an ENT doctor, and after a second course of steroids, the infection improved considerably. I can hear again. A laser treatment on one eye improved vision in that eye to the point where I can legally drive. I had what should be the final injection to deal with some swelling inside the eye. I have new eyeglasses. 

So now I am again focusing on myself. I have no more medical appointments until the end of the month. I slept better last night than I have in quite a while. I'm doing a lot of reading on my Kindle. I'm planning some exciting trips in 2019. I have a mental list of all the things I need to take care, and I'm working on taking care of them one by one.

I will continue to focus on the positive. Mornings are cooler, which means autumn is on the way. I am looking forward to some upcoming trips. My dogs are happy and healthy. I am hopeful that my medical issues are on the way to be resolved as much as they can be.  

A very good friend reminded me to value and enjoy each day, as we  don't know how many days remain to us. It's all too easy to get overwhelmed and bogged down by life's day-to-day challenges. Throw in several medical issues and traumatic events, and it's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. But the light is there! Life is precious. I can't afford to waste a single day of it in self-pity or worry. 

Can you?