woe is me

I was sitting around the other day feeling sorry for myself, I was sick (bronchitis)I am getting tired of my job, for various reasons, (not the residents though)and not having any personal time,all this among other things. I have a list about 4000 miles long. Well okay, I am exaggerating just a little. But here I am feeling pretty crummy and a friend of mine calls me. Her boyfriend's daughter-in-law has an inoperable brain tumor. Instantly, I felt like a jerk. the docs gave her a year to live, and This woman was more worried about her husband and child than she was about herself.She is pushing on living her life, and taking care of her family. What is my point you ask? If, in her condition, this woman can be so selfless, why was I sit around worrying about how I was gonna get through my day? I needed to stop whining and do something about my unhappiness. Life is to short to worry about petty things. So, I quit procrastinating, and got off my butt and did a few things that needed doing, and said "I love you" to a few people who needed to be told. I put a smile on my face and told myself, it could be worse. And you know what? It got better! I am praying for this woman, for she is such a kind soul and pure heart. It is a shme to see her sick. I guess I wrote this as kind of a reminder to myself. Next time I start feeling bad, I can look at this, and DO something to make myself feel better. And if I can help anyone else with this post, well that makes it all worthwhile. Thank you for taking the time to read this. I know the title reeks. LOL SpaceKase

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