A lot in my life has happened since my last blog post in
January. I have to admit, it’s been a
rough year so far. I’m inherently one of
those optimistic, “every cloud has a silver lining” individuals; but the past 8+ months have really tested me in all aspects of my life: emotionally, physically, and spiritually. There are many times I’ve thought about this
blog, getting out in writing what’s been going on, but it didn’t happen for
whatever reason or excuse. Maybe I just
didn’t want to re-live the bad/sad/disappointing stuff all over again. As Elsa would sing “the past is in the past.” However, as much as I try to bury it all
and/or deal with it and move forward, it can get hard at times. But despite it all, I still smile and look
for the positive and beauty all around me.
It’s just who I am.
What’s prompted me to blog today is that I’m in a bit of
a funk at this exact moment, despite the insanely gorgeous and perfect summer
day we’re having here in my part of NY. I
realized I really needed to get my head out of this mindset and thought of a
great way to do it. Over the past month
or two I’ve seen many friends partake in a “challenge” of sorts going around Facebook where they’ll list 3 or 5 positive
things they are either grateful for or are positives in their lives on that
particular day. So I figured that’d be a
great way to break the blahs. Also, it
really is something I should do every day.
You need to have positive thoughts and be grateful every single day you
wake up. Those happy, thankful thoughts
will then continue to multiply over and over again, day after day.
So, without further ado, here are My 3 Grateful and
Positive Thoughts of the Day.
1. No
surprise on this one. I am grateful for my son!! He is my ray of loving, huggable, kissable
sunshine every single day. There are no
words I could write that would ever do him and his love justice. The mother/son bond we share is undeniable.
2. Although
she is no longer with us (one of the incredibly heartbreaking events back in January/February
this year), I am so very grateful for the nearly 44 years I had with my
grandmother. Again, no words I could say
would ever do her unconditional love and support for me justice. I miss her so incredibly much. Love you grandma. You are forever in my heart and spirit.
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| A really old and rather "risky" photo back in the day of my grandma (L) and great grandma (R)!!! |
3. I am grateful for the new medication (Tecfidera) I’m on
for Multiple Sclerosis (MS). My "official" 13-year MS diagnosis anniversary was this past July. Although the Tecfidera does not cure the illness, it’s what they call a "disease modifying drug." For me, it has
had a significant and noticeable improvement in at least one area of my
illness. This is the first time in at
least 5 years, if not longer, that I haven’t needed a cane for stability assistance
while walking in the heat and humidity of the summer months. Haven’t needed a cane in the slightest and that
makes me feel amazingly grateful and positive!!
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| Meet Pepe', my original cane and now one of many fashionable canes in my collection!! LOL |
So there you have it, my positivity and optimism of the
day!!!
Wishing you peace, love, happiness, and a lifetime of
blessings!!
Kristyn
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