A Little Humor:
As I wrote in Right on Schedule last week, our therapist told me that I am the “Queen of Coping Skills.” In response, one of my dear friends suggested that we buy a crown for me to wear to match the title I was given. I laughed so hard at this suggestion, but then decided that it would be really funny to purchase a cheap crown and surprise our therapist with it for a good laugh at our next session. And, I could also wear the crown on a hard day to remind myself of how well I am doing overall. So, I found a cheap crown and made the purchase. When it arrived, of course I had to try it on:
That same evening, our therapist read my blog post and sent me a supportive text message. She reiterated how much of an honor it is to work alongside the “Queen of Coping Skills” and her spouse, the “King of Unconditional Love.” I immediately let my husband know that he had been anointed the “King of Unconditional Love.” This sparked another great idea:
Me: Shall we get you a crown, too?
Husband [giving me “the look”]: No.
🤣🤣🤣
What a party pooper! 🤣
I am so grateful for these moments that provide some humor. ❤️
A Little Sweet:
This morning, my husband played the song, “Three Little Birds” (The Kacey Musgraves rendition), in our living room and asked me to dance. He heard this rendition of the song last night after I had gone to bed and wanted to play it for me to remind me that he’s got me and everything is going to be alright.
I cried as we slow danced through the entire song. I sank into his embrace and allowed his strength to carry me. I didn’t know how much I needed this from him on this particular morning until the moment the song began.
There is not a day that goes by that I am not grateful for my husband and the life we have created together. I know that sounds weird given our circumstances, but two things can be true at once: This health situation really sucks (Brutal) AND I love my life (Beautiful). This Brutiful Life indeed.
Even though my life is full of uncertainty, the one thing I am certain of is that the Universe knew exactly what I needed when I met my future husband as a 19-year-old college student. ❤️
Brutal. A health situation that really sucks.
Beautiful. Laughter. Dear friends. An amazing therapist. A wonderful husband. A meaningful song. A beautiful life.
Just another day of . . . This Brutiful Life: The Brutal & Beautiful Moments of My Life.
This Brutiful Life 