2024 SUCKED

2024 presented my family with many challenging moments.  My son was hospitalized three times, myself; once.  In addition, my daughter-in-law was in the emergency room a few times due to a lung allergy.  She is now doing so much better as is seeing a specialist.  In addition, my dearest friend underwent major surgery.  She, so thankfully, is doing well too.  I flew down to Southern California for ten days to care for her.  I have counseled caregivers my entire career, but did I listen to that guidance; No!!  I was so drained and exhausted, but I had to personally be there to help out. 

 

One so easily can remember difficult moments, but then, on the other hand, it is not 100% bad.  What so filled my cup is the support we have from each other; family and friends.  That is what makes one handle challenges.  With the beautiful support, one can look at 2024 as a wonderful year.  But then, the downside is so powerful.  I am so thankful and grateful for the wonderful support from my family and friends.  As, in the end, that is the most important gift of all. 

2024 SUCKED 

 

Today is the first day of the new year. 

2025 has finally; thankfully arrived. 

2024 was such a strong challenge. 

I am not sad seeing that it is over. 

 

A year ago today, my son was in the hospital. 

He was there for twenty-two days. 

A rare bacterium, from a restaurant, 

attacked his colon; hence its removal. 

 

As a result, two further hospitalizations occurred. 

So thankful that he has healed and doing fine today. 

My daughter-in-law was in the ER a few times as well. 

A lung condition caused by an unknown allergy. 

 

She too is slowly recovering and doing well. 

I even had two nights in a Monterey Hospital myself. 

I routinely drink a lot of water, but hence; dehydration. 

It was 85 degrees out.  “We are in a heatwave!” 

 

2024 gave my family a lot of challenging moments, 

but then, the support of family and friends was beautiful. 

Along with the worries, we received so much love 

which did help us make it through those trials. 

 

I so deeply know that the support one receives, 

is a precious gift to be deeply cherished. 

Along with the tough times, we were embraced, 

which is the beautiful part of any experience. 

 

But then, 

         2024 sucked.