The Beginning
That's right folks, I made it an entire Sunday afternoon without a nap.
Why is this a triumph? Well, here is the reason behind this blog. I was serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints up until October 18, 2011. I almost made it a year on my mission before I was completely incapacitated by an illness called gastroparesis. My mission was riddled with illness, I had to have my gall bladder taken out in June of 2011. Now, I don't say any of this to make you feel bad for me, rather I say this because I have decided, today in fact while I was NOT taking my nap, that I was going to look for a triumphant moment daily. What is a triumph? Well, this is what the dictionary told me when I asked it.
Thanks Dictionary.com
So, I decided that it was high time to look for joy in the success. Look for joy in the moments when I make it out of bed and to my first class on time. Look for joy in the moments where I remember that I can no longer eat pizza but instead have a really great time eating food that helps me feel HEALTHY instead.
My body and I are at war. But I am determined to find joy in it all.
Why is this a triumph? Well, here is the reason behind this blog. I was serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints up until October 18, 2011. I almost made it a year on my mission before I was completely incapacitated by an illness called gastroparesis. My mission was riddled with illness, I had to have my gall bladder taken out in June of 2011. Now, I don't say any of this to make you feel bad for me, rather I say this because I have decided, today in fact while I was NOT taking my nap, that I was going to look for a triumphant moment daily. What is a triumph? Well, this is what the dictionary told me when I asked it.
2. a significant success or noteworthy achievement; instanceor occasion of victory.
3. exultation resulting from victory; joy over success.
Thanks Dictionary.com
So, I decided that it was high time to look for joy in the success. Look for joy in the moments when I make it out of bed and to my first class on time. Look for joy in the moments where I remember that I can no longer eat pizza but instead have a really great time eating food that helps me feel HEALTHY instead.
My body and I are at war. But I am determined to find joy in it all.
War it wants war it shall have!!! Great perspective and I look forward to following your journey!!
ReplyDeleteThat's terrific megz!!
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