Take care of people

After being knocked on my ass for the past NINE days with uncontrollable pain and discomfort, I have come to realize something very important: We have to take care of each other. If you know there is someone out there who is sick or in pain, reach out. If you know someone who is lonely or having trouble, reach out. If you know of someone who is reluctant or shy, take a chance and reach out.

Here's the other thing- The people you think will come to your aid are not often the ones who actually do. I have used this experience to rid myself of the "users" in my life. It's not an easy thing to do, but sometimes it's necessary.

I miss my life. I miss driving. I miss teaching, and walking, and going to the post office. I miss going for half price drinks at Sonic. I miss seeing people and going for my morning coffee.

I'm waiting for my new beginning here, but I'm not going to take those things for granted. And from now on, I'm going to make sure that I take care of people.