My tank has finally started to fill up. I was running on fumes for more than a year. I really wondered how I could refill my tank. I learned that you should heed the signs when your tank is running low. The signs were there as early as 2018, but I just kept going. I'm a trooper after all, but it's really important to take care of yourself.
Oh before I forget, today is my 9th mitral valve repair anniversary. My heart has been thumping nicely for 9 years already. My surgeon really did a great job and he says that everytime he peaks at the valve, haha. The valve is leaking a bit again, but they said no need to worry as long as I limit my activities. My doctors are amazed how I'm able to recover from all my health issues.
Faith, hope and love. That's my secret. I have been praying for a miracle because my family needs me. I think I'm finally stable now and it's truly a miracle I have not visited a medical facility for two month now. Thank you Lord! I'm really happy about it because I'm able to do things for my family.
If you're not careful, you can run on empty like me. Thought I'd share what I did the past year to refill my tank:
2. Forgive yourself. I beat myself up for not being able to contribute to anything. It triggered my PTSD all the time.
3. Accept that there are things you cannot change. Treat it as Papa God's way of pushing you to a new path.
4. Take a break. Take as long as you need. It's okay not to function as you normally would.
5. Surround yourself with people who love you truly.
6. Do things that make you happy.
7. Learn to say no. No, no, no, no! Haha. I still get invitations to speak and people can get pushy! They don't understand that my voice runs out after a few minutes of talking. It's a mechanical issue. So i just keep saying no. Sorry guys. It is what it is.
8. Move on and discover new things about yourself. Since I had to stop doing what I loved to do, I moved on and discerned my new mission. Just family for now.
9. Indulge yourself. I'm so far happy my weight has stayed stable since I got home, haha. I'm not pressuring myself to lose more. Just focusing on increasing daily movement for now.
10. Get as many hugs as you can everyday. I squeeze my boys like crazy several times a day.
#BeKind #StayHome
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