Turning Lemons Into Lemonade - A Happy Story

[jd9900]

So I was in the hospital for the past few days. A lot of my PTSD revolves around trips to the hospital, and that pit in my stomach that forms when I find out I''m to be admitted (again). It's the same feeling of dread every time.

So I am laying in bed, in a fairly decent amount of pain, and was thinking, "Why m..."

I couldn't even get the "me" out before I immediately called bullshit on that pity party.

So I pulled out my laptop, caught up all of my bills, and finished my Christmas shopping. This is the first year in many I finished my Xmas shopping before the 24th of December. I am certain my wife will appreciate not getting a six pack of day old donuts from the local convenience store. :)

The "even better" news is that I didn't need another surgery (not right now at least). And the "even better than that" news is that I am *feeling* better as well, so I am hoping to finish up the Xmas decorations today and tomorrow now that I am back home.

Sometimes trying to find a bright side is a little like trying to find Waldo, but I promise, if you look, it's there.

 

[The Albatross]

Well done JD. Relate to the hospital being a stresser and some triggers for me. When I have had to go, basically I'll do dang near anything I have to as fast as I can so I can discharge. ("Get me the heck outta here" sort of thing) You though coped well and I'm glad you're feeling better. :tup:

 

[scout86]

That was a great way to start my day, thanks for sharing! (It's possible to DO Christmas shopping before the 24th?)

 

[DMerish]

Sometimes trying to find a bright side is a little like trying to find Waldo, but I promise, if you look, it's there.

So true! I love the analogy ;) and glad you're feeling better!!!

 

[arfie]

Without a challenge, there can be no triumph.

HIP HIP HOORAY!!!!

A challenge well met equals a triumph well earned. Congratulations!

 

[bell]

I couldn't even get the "me" out before I immediately called bullshit on that pity party.

Yessss! The whole post was great, but I'm so glad for you that this happened, what a big step!

 

[Britt.f7]

Wonderful call! I say you can allow yourself a pity party but then you do what you did and you make the best of it. Your wife is going to like getting something other then donuts. Maybe you should talk to my husband! ;)

 

[jd9900]

I was down and out. God mercilessly gave me a standing eight count

I rose once again. Every time I fall he picks my head up high, I am so thankful.

Thankful because He reminds me of who I really am. Dropping my religious feelings I want you all to know I am back to "normal" mode. So many of you have helped me. Thank you all.

(edit: I very much love this community.)