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Getting haircuts on a semi-regular basis. Pedicures. Soaking in a hot bath, with Epson Salts. I've started a "garden" of flowerpots and am growing Paper-Whites in a window for Spring flowers at Christmas.
I'm learning to be more open with Karla and Fredrick about my concerns (Chris's health, finances, Big Things we need to sell, move out, donate to Charity) I don't allow myself to dwell on the fears or sad thoughts. I'm the Queen of Denial so I can put those thoughts into a corner of my mind and focus on the next picture I am going to draw. I find things to send to the Granddaughters and work on creating boxes of things they can enjoy for no reason at all. I keep happy things in my line of vison so wherever I look there is a joyful view. Sounds all Pollyana, doesn't it? But it keeps me from being a puddle of tears, or bitter or angry, none of which I want to be. Chris and I both deserve a peaceful, calm and happy life. It takes a little work, but we are going to have it because we have the support and resources to live a good way. Most of my "self-care" comes down to using a lifetime of trying to learn sanity, working at remembering lessons I learned in Al-Anon, using the wisdom I have and Karla's understanding of knotty situations and how to solve them. I know I am blessed and fortunate to have the opportunity to live in the "here and now" and I say "Thank You " a lot. --donna
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