[Re-posted from 2016-07-14]
On May 24th, I posted litany of complaints about situations I was dealing with at the time. I made a mistake. That list didn’t belong on Facebook, it belonged on a roll of toilet paper. It was literally a shit list. Instead of posting about all of the blessings I have that enabled that gripe list…I simply threw out my trash for everyone to see. It’s not that I care if anyone sees my trash…I often share with others “everything” (good and bad) that’s going on in my life…I posted that list as if it was important. I posted that list as if all the good in the world had vaporized only to be replaced by a shit-list of complaints. How quickly I forget all that I have…all that I’ve learned…all that I’ve been blessed with…just to complain about a few petty items.
I missed an opportunity…an opportunity to share how even in the face of hardship and perceived failure…God was STILL sending blessings my way. For that…I apologize.
1.) Just spilled my huge glass of milk all over the place. [How many people would love to have a gallon of milk in their fridge?]
2.) Was involved in a “hit and run” (the teenager who hit me left the scene instead of waiting for the police as I suggested) today. Just car damage. The officer tracked her down using the picture I took of her as she fled the scene. Yeah…this was while I was heading to my therapist’s office. [Not only do I have one, but two very recent model cars that are in great mechanical condition. Additionally, I’m blessed to have health insurance that pays for mental health help.]
3.) The kitchen sink was clogged up last night. Had to disassemble the plumbing to remove “plastic” stuff stuck in the drain. Nothing like Drano and sewage water to make you feel all “clean and healthy”. [I have a beautiful home…with running water…dishes to eat from…and frozen popsicles to enjoy during this current heat.]
4.) The garbage disposal seals are now broken and leaking. Will be purchasing and installing that now. [I have so much food that I’m able to put part of it into the sewage system and garbage can.]
5.) Got an X-ray of my left hand today…hoping to figure out why it’s been bothering me since March. [I have health insurance that allows me to see a doctor in the first place. I have doctors that see me immediately (I’m not on a wait list that gets shredded).]
6.) Darn soldering iron broke…right when I had something to repair. [I’m blessed with skills and knowledge that have provided a comfortable life for me over the years and I have equipment (toys) that benefit my hobbies.]
7.) Kindle I fixed for a friend “let it’s smoke out”. You do know that electronics run on smoke…right? [I have friends! And they’re loving, kind and understanding…regardless of my faults and mistakes.]
8.) Had my annual studies on the 9th (13yrs. on the lungs back in March). The results require me to have a face-to-face with the transplant docs on the 31st. More on that one later… [A young man died and his family chose to let me have his lungs and a 2nd chance at life.]
9.) Drilling a pilot hole while putting up a few more plant hangers outside. Drill bit breaks off in the post. [A wonderful father and husband died recently…his generosity (even in death) is why that structure stands to begin with.]
The comments in (blue) are the items I should have told everyone about. I hope the next time I have the desire to bitch-and-complain about how crappy things are going…I can refer to this post and remember that I’m blessed way beyond what I deserve.
