G R A T E F U L.
Something that signifies how grateful I am to have my second life – a second chance to do better. It is a reminder for me on how good God is – to me, to my family, to my friends. It is to remind me to remain being thankful for all the blessings, and for the people around me who continues to support me in this journey.
Two months ago today after getting out of the hospital. Doctor got to remove my stitches/staples yesterday from the brain operation done due to ruptured aneurysm. Healing progress is promising with doctor’s instructions on how to ensure progress is sustained. It will still take a few weeks and months before full rehabilitation and I can’t wait for the time when I am back. Slow and gradual progress. Steady and improving. Day by day.
What does this time teach me?
It teaches me Patience – patience to give myself a chance to heal fully, slowly and with grace.
It teaches me Tolerance – to the things I still cannot change or do because I am healing. Or because I have to endure continued subjection to medicines or tests I have to take; tolerance of those who seem to be true in intent but is otherwise in reality.
It teaches me Calm – how to avoid negative emotions in the middle of stormy situations. Or to avoid overthinking the future.
Most importantly, it teaches me Appreciation – of the people who continues to be supportive inspite of and regardless of the shortcomings healing requires; appreciate those who tirelessly dedicate the effort to know and the effort to care.
I know I have much to learn apart from these. I hope I carry these learnings for many years ahead – To do more, to do better and to do well.
Patience. Tolerance. Calm. Appreciation.
Most especially a heart and mind that’s Grateful.
God is good. All the time.
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