What Lights Your Fire?
Saturday January 31, 2015 marked my one year anniversary on a transplant waiting list. I continue to wait - hoping for 2 new lungs!-and have taken a few moments to reflect on what this last year has meant to me. Amazing as it is to say, I do declare that 2014 has been a joyful year. Life can be a challenge when you are carting around an oxygen supply, but the good news is that I am here today to talk about it. Since I must be as healthy as possible when my call comes, I have focused on exercise, what I eat, and keeping stress at bay. I believe that I truly "get" what it means to not sweat the small stuff and to do what is good for me.
The other day I was hanging out online with a transplant support group that I am a member of. On this day, the discussion was focused on wait times and how not to go crazy. For me, the first 60 or so days were pretty nerve wracking. I swear I used to watch my phone, but darned if my vigilence did not cause the phone to ring.
Anyhow, it was here that I heard that waiting is all about: Attitidue, Fortitude and Gratitiude. Wow I thought, how simply brillant is that? If I stay positive while really focusing on what is important to me at this time in my life, in the end I will be grateful.
And you know what? My being here at WA, at this complicated time for me, will also serve me well if it is directed by Attitude, Fortitude and Graditute. I am confident that I have found the training, the platform and the community that I need to succeed.
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My heart is hurting over the health struggles you are facing but I am encouraged by your approach and the peace you have found ...
Attitude-Fortitude-Gratitude! Love it...one of my favorite sayings is "Your Attitude will determine your Altitude"...your saying closes the gap.
Thank you for your honest and heartfelt post.
Linda
I have learned to look at things a whole lot differently since my name was mentioned in the same sentence as the term "end stage" by my dr. I don't waste time on things that really do not matter, and focus on what is significant in my life. I am lucky enough to still work, however, in a perfect world I would not be wasting 40 hours of my week in the cubicle of a corporation. What I seek from WA is a way to stop being held hostage by my JOB, and then eventually to have a much better way of living - on my terms - since I plan to be around for many more years - I am only 56 :-)
Erin, you are in the right place. There is no other
community like this one online. I hope you believe
in the power of prayer. Because they are going
out for you and your family.
You are very welcome my friend.
I am familiar with waiting.
Mine is only a heart valve.
Be Blessed.
You have a very touching story to share with us today. I hope you get better real soon and that you can keep sharing with the community how everything is going. Wish you the best -Floridalma
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Very touching blog, I hope you will get over the health issue soon and keep up the good work, God bless you!!!
Thank you for your kind words! I wrote that blog on Feb 7, 2015, and as of today, I am still waiting. A bit more weary, I suppose and I need to remind myself at times that my chin belongs up, not down. The good news is that my health has been stable which is why I am still waiting. You will find the training here that you need and the community support to guide you on this journey. Take Care, Erin