My Patio
Hey Y’all,
Today is my first attempt at writing about my journey currently and what has happened in the almost three months break which I never intended.
I have experienced some short-lived joy and some sadness, but mostly doing what I need for my health. There have been at least two surgeries and two inpatient hospitalizations. It started as soon as I returned from visiting my mama and attending my grandma’s funeral.
I also lost my tomatoes and jalapeno peppers which were making me happy to have living things growing. Also, my patio has been replaced with new dirt and rock. I do feel getting the dirt replaced was a blessing considering the state did that to get rid of the lead in our ground.
I am healing from having the head of one of my bones taken from my foot. I hope to finally get the stitches taken out this week coming up. I am supposed to see a vascular surgeon next week. Some of this I feel is routine when it is not supposed to be.
There have been lots of prayers on my behalf that make me feel grateful. Did I mention life stops for no one? Well, let me be one to tell you it does not stop, at least not until you draw that last breath. But then it is only the one that draws that last breath that it ends for on this side of everlasting life.
My mama and friends keep me going. Without my mama I am convinced I would be a ridiculous fool and I guess I do behave as such sometimes.
I am also currently going through things such as trying to keep life as simple as possible, but it feels rough much of the time. People talking behind your back does add stress. I can say people are ignorant because they are ignorant of the facts of what is needed to live my life.
I am challenging myself to post pictures of my apartment and to prove as a single person you can keep a house clean daily and that you do not live in filth. Even through the holidays. Not that I have always been perfect but to prove I am not an unclean person. These are the types of things people make assumptions about, especially if you are a smoker.
I will put in extra work because I want to do the extra work for myself and do what makes me happy. So, it is a win/win. Shut people’s mouths and be satisfied.
I am not decorating this year because there is no need to. I do keep cards and do try to send them, but it is not as important to me as living happily and having peace.
Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday for as long as I can remember. Besides, are not the true decorations in the heart and living a life of thankfulness? Holidays are not a time for competition, to keep up with others or to try to outdo someone.
You give of yourself and the true gifts that you were born with as we try to do each day.
No one’s journey is easy. So, should our aim not be for love, peace, and happiness? This is where we connect and find joy.
- I am thankful for life.
- I am thankful for the lessons I have learned.
- I am thankful I have gratitude during storms.
- I am thankful to share what I have with others.
- I am thankful for the connection.
- I am thankful for those who remind me: “Praise The Lord Mike!”
- I am thankful for the gift of writing and connecting with God.
- I am thankful man is not the true judge.
- I am thankful that joy comes in the morning.
- I am thankful for a clean safe home
I may fall and fall hard but I am getting up!
1 Thessalonians 5:18 (ESV)
In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Thanks for reading!
This has been another blog post entry by Boxcar Mike, over and out!
God Bless Y’all, Everybody!