Mothers day was last Sunday. I worked an evening shift but I felt blessed that 4 out of my 6 patients were women and I hope that I was able to help them feel a little better on their special day. It was a good day!
I am so grateful for my Mother. She is an incredible example to me and I love her so so much! She is the best mother and grandmother anyone could have.
I want to share something that has been on my mind lately which actually concerns women. Growing up I always felt that as a woman, I was less than a man. Nothing in my past would have led to those thoughts. I have a wonderful father and brother. Perhaps it was because I did not date much in High School and University and I always seemed to see guys dating who they wanted because it was the guy that chose who and what he wanted. I guess I just thought there were less guys out there and that they were entitled to what they wanted and that they did what they wanted to and life was easier for them and consequences did not matter as much to them. I know that is not true but for some reason that way of thinking has been a struggle for me for as long as I can remember. Those thoughts have been even more of a struggle to me when I have seen many women have to be strong as they face many challenging circumstances in life. This "guy complex" that I seem to have has controlled my thoughts at times. But I am learning to and trying to control my own thoughts and make them positive ones!
So I will put my lack of understanding away for now realizing that all my questions will be answered someday and my sense of imbalance will one day be made right. For now, I will focus on the good. And this week, that good is centered on the women in my life. In a few weeks, on Fathers day, it will be centered on the men in the world. For now, here is my shout out to Women:
Thank you...
To the woman who keeps trying better even when she makes mistakes
To the woman who forgives others even when it is hard and life doesn't make sense
To the woman who lets her emotions drive her down a positive path in life
To the woman who tries to be less critical and more accepting
To the woman who keeps trying and keeps trying...
To the woman who fights for what she believes in
To the woman who is graceful when faced with obstacles
To the woman who has to raise her family by herself
To the woman who has to face this life alone right now
To the woman who has puts her hopes and dreams on hold in order to support the dreams of another
To the woman who cares for and does so much for her husband even when it does not seem to be returned
To the woman who cares for and does so much for her children or nieces and nephews, or others when it does not seem to be returned
To the woman who leaves her children in order to work outside of the home when she would rather not
To the woman who sacrifices money and other things to be at home and be at the crossroads of her children's lives
To the woman who is scared and confused but continues to move forward during challenges
To the woman who supports her family through their challenges as is able to put her challenges aside to do so
To the woman who has goals and works to accomplish them even when life is hard
To the woman who works day after day in the home creating a place of love and security
To the woman who comes home after a day of work and has to keep working in the home to keep it from falling apart
To the woman who makes up the difference when others do not know that it needs to be made up
To the woman who goes the extra mile
To the woman who is sensitive and caring and can put herself into another's shoes
To all the women out there...
Thank you for doing all you do and for being who you are!
