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   Lindsay said October 28, 2009, 9:13 am:

   Once again, a timely post for me! I’m more in the middle of something, which I am suspecting as it drags on, is actually pneumonia and today, a nasty migraine. I’m seeing the doc on Friday (my doctor is two hours away) and it would be the 5th time I’ve had pneumonia (yes, really), but I’m at the point where I just want to feel better. I have found that my “must do” list has become very very small. I’m struggling today with being extremely frustrated that my body is not letting me do the things I want/”need” to do, while at the same time knowing that being this sick is a big flashing red light that I need to rest and take care of myself. Yesterday, it was all I could manage to take a shower, take care of the pup, and do about two and a half hours of work (it made me remember how lucky I am to work at home). It is interesting to see how all of the “essential” to do list items become so non-essential when I’m sick, and what my life boils down to. I do try to remember some of that when I’m well too – trying to focus on living in the moment and remembering that 20 years from now, I won’t remember that my kitchen was clean all the time, but I will remember playing with and cuddling my puppy or spending time with my family instead of driving home to make sure the garbage was out in time to be picked up.

   I hope you feel better soon Ria!

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   Ria Reply:
   October 28th, 2009 at 9:42 am

   I hope YOU feel better too, Lindsay! I’m reminded of a post Suzanne did on MMM called “Warning Signs” … yes, I’m getting them loud and clear! And right now as I’m typing this and pondering HOW am I ever going to get everything done that needs to be done… I’m reminded of something that I OFTEN write in my journal… the HOW is not my job!!!! In which case, what am I truly responsible for?

   I will leave that question for us to ponder….

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   John_DB said October 28, 2009, 10:55 am:

   The worst thing I find, is that everything seems to need attention at the same time. Making the choice, dividing myself up seems to be the hardest thing.

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   Suzanne Tucker said October 29, 2009, 9:25 pm:

   ria, it’s tough… but so good for us to drop everything once and a while and crawl in that bed.

   being sick those few weeks reallt helped me see what “REALLY” matters… and they are the very, very simplest of things. i too am glad to have a partner in business that is also a BFF that will tell me to get offline and get in bed like you. so now i’m telling you, i know it all seems so important… but some of it can just wait. you and your health are too important.

   hope you feel better after the weekend!!!

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