Sunday Journal Prompt

“When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” 

– Henry Ford 

It’s been a rough month for me. I thought I had shin splints in both legs but then the pain got so bad I couldn’t walk without crying. I crawled around the house and, when that got too painful, my husband and sons carried me. I’ve seen several doctors, had a battery of tests and am now being treated for an autoimmune issue that affects the lower legs of some people with Crohn’s disease, particularly women. 

I reduced my schedule at work, have postponed my freelance projects and cut back socializing. Robert moved the boys back to their college dorms without me, which was hard for me to miss since I love doing that.

Experience has taught me that journaling most helps me during times of uncertainty, fear and pain, yet it wasn’t until today that I returned to it. While I started out writing about my exhaustion and despair, I ended my journaling session feeling grateful for my support system, a team of family and friends who drive me to work and medical appointments and who offer me encouragement.

What most helps you during difficult times? How can you remind yourself to return to what strengthens you?