Pick of the week 21

I guess this is a little bit of a strange one, considering the one I posted about the start of a day and how it was, but of course there was a build-up, a particular set of circumstances that led to the events that occurred. 

Although Kevin was going to take Johnathan out today, because of how he was, they stayed at home and have had a nice relaxing day instead (which is actually what they both needed) so it’s been good.  I have been in the bedroom sitting next to my fan because it’s a really hot day and my body doesn’t often appreciate that kind of weather.

You know that I try and find something to be positive about, even if it’s something really small, or at least attempt to discover that little bit of goodness in what has gone on.  Sometimes it’s just even a tiny glimmer and that’s ok.

However, one thing I don’t THINK I have mentioned is other people’s good news or good fortune.  And that’s a part of life I hadn’t even realised could be extremely valuable and important.

Of course there are different types of good news – we’re getting married, having a baby, it’s my birthday, anniversary, special day, whatever – things like that.  I guess you would call them the more sort of everyday wonderful expectations.

But actually, there are also things like someone working hard to get what they need to do whatever it is they want to do…and one of my carers has got into the University and course she was looking forward to doing.  She had the results this week and we are all so thrilled for her.

The other one that isn’t talked about often is when you find out that someone who needed medical treatment has actually worked.  My friend has just had a scan confirming that with all the treatments they gave her, they got all the cancer in her body at the moment.  And we are both very relieved to know it.

TREASURE

I can be happy with other people’s good fortune/hard work/treatment going well even if I/my family are not doing well.