I've been challenged with a cold and bad cough for close to a month, and it has really forced me to slow down and take stock of my life and current pursuits. It began in the countdown to Acappella Omaha's fall show--Out-of-This-World Harmony: Good for What's Alien Ya!--in which I was an actor, singer, dancer, promoter, ad designer, ad buyer, flyer designer, postcard designer, ticket designer, program designer and would-be media spokesperson--had we gotten any invitations from the media blitz of press releases to 30+ outlets I also did. I'm not listing all this as a "waa, waa, poor me." I got myself into it all and fully intended to handle it with grace and dignity...until illness set in. I can usually shorten such a cold with three days' bedrest, but had put off the focus on my health so long, it has taken a lot longer to recover.
On top of all that, I was blessed with some contract work for my little iWiNK Enterprises business, and have had other interest in me for future work. I've lamented the fact that I've felt so miserable, I haven't even been able to fully enjoy all these nuggets of hope sprinkled in my path! Okay, maybe that last comment was a little "poor me", but I really do appreciate all that's going on--nice and/or sometimes challenging.
Life often tosses in those kick-in-the-pants moments where deeper thought and consideration is needed. This weekend--on Thanksgiving day, in fact--my husband's step uncle passed away. This was one of those loved-by-all types of guys whose last few years were stolen by Alzheimer's, so while not a total shock, it does make one remember our time here is not infinite. We need to spend it wisely--with people who love, value and appreciate us, and with those about whom we care deeply. The blessing amidst the grieving in that same family is the birth of a tiny baby girl a couple days later--life is a mystery...
I'm still fighting the crud, so won't continue to wax on about such, but just wanted to fulfill my blog-a-month self goal with a snapshot of where I am right now...and I believe it's a transition of sorts--only time will tell.
If you've gone through an illness you think meant more, I'd love to see your story in the Comments section below. Many blessings to you and yours this Thanksgiving time of year. I'm thankful for many things--including anybody who actually reads this blog! ;oD
Today's Quote
"The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away."
-- Pablo Picasso
