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Blessings Abound

Susan Quinn
@SusanQuinn
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I can’t help myself. I just can’t stop thinking that in spite of all the ugliness, craziness and dysfunction around me, I am incredibly blessed. How did I get so lucky?

  • I have had multiple good reports on my health regarding bone density, mammogram and blood tests, and my peripheral neuropathy is vanishing;
  • I seem to have more friends than ever at the gym who not only meet my smile and greeting, but initiate these gestures;
  • My body, which seemed to be rejecting some foods, has returned to normal, with some moderate restrictions;
  • My husband continues to make me laugh, just when I need to lighten up;
  • My brain is still working sufficiently to produce some decent writing in two venues;
  • My friends are loving and remind me often in small ways that I’ve earned their love;
  • I’m more comfortable in calling myself a writer when, for many years, I felt like a charlatan;
  • My Jewish faith rests more comfortably on my shoulders and in my heart, with fewer apologies for the choices in practice I am making;
  • I still have a Torah study partner and my own little Torah study group is ongoing;
  • My hair has grown out to a respectable length following chemo, and is finding its way to a lovely silver;
  • More than ever, I delight in my exchanges with my friends at Ricochet, who continue to educate me, support me, and enlighten me.

So the darkness still lingers at the edges of my life. Everything is temporary, ephemeral, with no promises for tomorrow. But today I can pray for those around me and express my gratitude that we are on this Earth, together, one more day.

Blessings abound.

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Discussion (12)

  • Percival@Percival
    Susan Quinn (View Post):

    So the darkness still lingers at the edges of my life. Everything is temporary, ephemeral, with no promises for tomorrow. But today I can pray for those around me and express my gratitude that we are on this earth, together, one more day.

    The light persists.

    Have a blessed Hanukkah, Susan.

  • Susan Quinn@SusanQuinn
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    Percival (View Comment):

    Susan Quinn (View Post):

    So the darkness still lingers at the edges of my life. Everything is temporary, ephemeral, with no promises for tomorrow. But today I can pray for those around me and express my gratitude that we are on this earth, together, one more day.

    The light persists.

    Have a blessed Hanukkah, Susan.

    Thanks so much, Percival. Another blessing--your kindness and the light.

  • Rodin@Rodin

    Thank you for this post. There are always things to worry about and reasons to find the dark lining on a silver cloud. Today (and yesterday) is a sunshiny day and a mood elevator after a couple of weeks of shades of grey. Everyone needs a “trouble” shelf where they can park those troubles for some hours or days. And, most importantly, understanding the difference between concerns you control and those you don’t.

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