Today I had lunch with a long time friend. We don't get to see each other a lot but we stay in touch through texting and emailing. She was with me last summer for my 1st wedding dress fitting. She is like a big sister to me and always has the best advice!
Last fall she was diagnosed with 2 different types of tumors, one in her neck and one on her right breast. Since her diagnosis she has had multiple surgeries, countless amounts of medication, and millions of doctor visits. She is so brave! Throughout all of this heartache she has been so upbeat and positive. Emotions I am not sure I would have the strength to have in such a hard time. During our lunch today I felt such a calm presence. Like all of my worries, fears, negative thoughts were gone. Which if you know me.... isn't an easy thing. But sitting across the table from someone who has endured such pain and hardship these past 9 months, I really embraced the saying "Love the Life you Live". No one's life is perfect and all put together, but those people still love their lives. They are thankful for what they have and don't worry so much about what they don't have.
My friend was telling me of all these amazing things that have happened to her since being sick and she said, I am so thankful for these, even though its been a hard road, I have had some great things happen. And I literally had a pit in my stomach. I thought to myself, "Damn it Ashley, she has gone through all this bad and still finds a way to see the positive, you should be ashamed for thinking so negative." My goodness is that true or what!
Not every day is going to be rainbows and butterflies, but I do need to remind myself that today or this week might not be everything I want it to be, but it's my choice to rise above and see the good instead of soaking up the bad.
I am so thankful to have such great people in my life. I truly believe life is great if you are surrounded by great people and not great things! I don't believe we have to be friends with everyone and believe we should be friends with people who benefit our lives.
xoxo
A
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