Perspective
I’ve been preoccupied, lately. So much so, that I haven’t been enjoying life as much as I should. I’ve been kinda down, crabby and irritable, and generally not a very pleasant person to be around. Â I know, I know… The photos seem to tell a different story, and those times captured recently have been really great, don’t get me wrong.
But, during dinner last night with my Honey, as I listened to a voicemail message from one of my Step-Mothers saying she’s going into the hospital on Thursday for a fairly serious surgery, which could result in (and I’m hoping not… Christ) her becoming permanently disabled, or other crazy complications, it made me realize how much I’ve been living in a fog.
She’s been dealing with this issue for a while, now… And, I’m glad that our [place sarcastic tone here] most amazing medical system in BC [/sarcasm] has gotten her pushed up the list quickly before it gets worse. I’m hoping against hope that this surgery will have an extremely positive outcome for her.
Certainly puts life into perspective, doesn’t it? Not that I don’t have other very serious health concerns in my family to consider as well — this one again makes me realize that my troubles are so minor, and I’m so lucky to have the life I do.
I wonder, why do I need to have these issues come up before I snap out of it, and realize what an amazing life I have? What puts your life into perspective?
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We always get thru tough times saying “it could be worse” and “why us? why not us?” I think just about everyday we hear of someone in a worse situation than we are at any given time – hope it helps and much love for your family with the surgery. Fingers crossed!
Yeah, most of my current headaches involve planning a wedding to the love of my life….rough life, huh?
Luckily, my work keeps me fairly grounded since I see sick people every day. Hope everything goes well with the surgery–good thoughts headed to you and your step-mom.
Thanks guys! I guess we’ve all got ‘issues’ — I have just got to do a better job of keeping it all in check.
Wishing all the best for your step mom. Think positive.
I think we all forget how great our lives are until we learn of someone close to us (or ourselves) have a major ‘life changing’ event or illness.
I don’t take life for granted much since starting flying. Although being highly gratifying, there are brief moments when something doesn’t go quite right and it gets ‘a bit hairy’. Those are the days you appreciate getting home… and a stiff drink.
You’ve definitely got a point, Rog! Thanks for the well wishes for Penney. Wait til you hear what happened…
best wishes Tanya… yes, reminders like these are important for all of us to remember where the priorities should lie in life
Thanks.
There are many things that help me put my life in perspective:
Seeing the hordes of homeless on our streets & being grateful that I don’t suffer from a psychological disorder or an addiction problem that prevents me from holding down a job & having a roof over my head.
That we need to appreciate what we have because in many countries the majority of the population hardly has anything–yet they’re happy. Brazil, Mexico & Thailand were good eye-openers for me.
That I don’t suffer from chronic pain (fibromyalgia) & I’m relatively healthy. I’ve witnessed four people struggle with cancer; two died & two are still alive. I have nothing to complain about.