Oh, there is much I want to do in 2017.
Find a cure for ALS.
Advocate for social justice.
Travel to Europe.
Walk.
Write a book.
There is much to do, but I’m not resolving to DO anything.
My new year resolutions are about the person I want to BE.
I resolve to be:
Loving
Joyful
Peaceful
Patient
Kind
Gentle
Faithful
Grateful
I figure if I focus on the person I want to BE, rather than what I want to DO, what I do accomplish in the coming year will be exactly what needs to be done.
Truth is, I’m often scared about what the future will bring while living with ALS. What function am I going to lose this month? Is this the year my physical function goes completely to hell? Will life be worth living? What if, what if? I’ve not found it productive to dwell on such things.
What I do know about the coming year is regardless of what ALS does to my body, I will continue to be loved and supported by family and friends. I will spend my energy being grateful and searching for silver linings.
I’m Forgiven and Free and focusing on the person I want to BE
January 3, 2017 at 6:08 pm
I agree with you!
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January 5, 2017 at 7:03 pm
Welcome to 2017 luv. We love every day and reaching another milepost is a real joy for those of us walking our awesome road. We that can set aside our fears are truly blessed. Hey! I see where a guy w/ ALS is able to utilize that new voice remote controls Echo and Alexa to do his bidding such as turn on/off lights etc. I can’t imagine what it was like before today’s technologies. May I always be humble and kind. Don
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January 15, 2017 at 10:14 pm
Shelly, I think your list of what you want to be in 2017 is excellent; but I am so sorry about your diagnosis.
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