I don’t usually put personal, non-decor stories on my blog, but today I felt like I had to share my exchange.
I was at the radiologists waiting for an X-ray for a stupid foot injury when a lady came in and sat across from me. I was in a pretty bad mood mainly because of said foot injury ruining my Friday but also from things that have been weighing on my mind lately.
Since I had crutches and was wearing a boot she asked me what happened to my foot. After I informed her we started talking about our children and then she told me her husband had a stroke last year and was paralyzed on his right side. She explained to me the hardships they have since endured; husband being in rehab for over a month, losing his job, tired and angry, children not taking it well and realizing that marriage now means something different. As I was called back to get my X-ray she thanked me for bending my ear and said that she does not get a chance to just chat with people often.
On the way home I thought I was the one who should have thanked her for putting my life and all the tiny bumps in perspective. As I hobbled into the house I could not wait to plant a big smooch on my husband.
Maybe it is the wine and vicodin talking but its nice to be reminded of the positive things in your life and take a little break from the negative.
So look we all know that Valentine’s Day is a hallmark holiday where we are forced to eat chocolate (what you’re not?) and tell everyone you love them, but maybe we should use this day to put our lives in perspective-it might end up being your new favorite holiday.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Heather
