A wonderful reminder...

I've had two wonderful things happen to me in the last few days.  I guess I should back up a bit and state that over the past few months I've been struggling with many things in my life. I've been trying to be positive but it's not going as well as I would like; deep down inside I am feeling overwhelmed as if my life has lost it's purpose. A lot of times when you feel you are "suffering", whether it be mentally or physically, you feel alone, I know I have felt that way recently. As if you are the ONLY person in the world feeling the way you do.

So, first there was an INCREDIBLE email exchange with my friend Dodi yesterday, who I deem my eternal optimist.  She always has something wonderful to say, words of encouragement and endless support.  And even though I read the email, I seemed to still have a ton of doubt about myself and my future...I thought about what she said and then went to bed and woke up today to start anew.  Thank you Dodi for your endless encouragement and support....I know you've "blogged" about your own "resolutions" for this year....when you find yourself changing the things about you that you don't like, just make sure this part of you stays 100% intact....I know I love you for it!

Then today, I had lunch with a wonderful friend and it was the second dose of medicine I've been needing.   And in between egg salad sandwhiches and strawberries, and while chatting afterwards, my amazing friend reminded me that I'm not alone...there are others like me. Maybe not going through the exact same things at the exact same time, but there are people who know what I'm going through...they have been there or are going through something similar to it now.  I'M NOT ALONE! I was reminded that I have purpose...that I'm loved....and that I'll be successful again, in all areas of my life. It just takes motivation....Thank you Aimee, from the bottom of my heart for reminding me what's important and for guiding me in the right direction, whether you realized it or not.  I am THANKFUL for such good friends....and I intend to HOLD ON TO THEM no matter what ;o)

Between Dodi and Aimee, it's hard not to feel like I can accomplish anything I put my mind to.  To them I owe a debt of gratitude and hope one day, I will be able to return the emotional favor.  So Monday, I start my new job...my new life...a new beginning of sorts...and I'm finally looking forward to it!

xoxoxo

P.s. After reading this post again, I realize that the only thing that could have made this day better is if Colleen could have been able to make it to lunch. She has such a way of grounding me and making me see things for what they are.  Missed you Col and can't wait to get together with you, hopefully soon!!!