Thursday, January 19, 2012
Acceptance
Asmy husband was driving me home from a very productive session of therapies yestrday, Iexperienced a moment of peace AsI stared out of the car window, watching the peaceful winter scenery pass by, Ithought to myself,"This isn't so bad, Ican still see the sun and crunch through the snow and hold mydaughter, maybe this is what the universe wants for me , maybe there is an important lesson to be learned through this experience. When we got home, we settled in and read my batch of cards from the Feminist Breeder readers :http://thefeministbreeder.com/a-card-writing-campaign-to-a-mother-relearning-how-to-live/ for the day, these cards have been lifting my spirits immensely, one of thcards really hit home for me. The woman wrote about acceptance, and using the energy I've ben using being upset to get better. She wrote about going with the flow instead of resisting chalenges For the first time since this happened Ifeel relief and calm and ready to do what I have to do, thank you, Rosa, for your kind words, they have helped me more than you can know!
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This made me tear up at my desk at work. I just hope you know that reading along with you while you are just living your life and figuring things out has been incredibly inspiring. It has affected me so much to read these entries and I just wish you so much love and strength and wonderful days and healing. Keep looking at the sun and crunching through the snow and holding your daughter. We believe in you and your family. Take care, Liz.
ReplyDeleteI first heard your story through the Feminist Breeder, and in fact am one of the card senders (though I'm not Rosa). It's amazing to think of all the people you have effected - my children wanted to know who the card was for, so I explained to them. They were really moved not only by your story but the idea that strangers can help. Your ripples are far and wide. This is a beautiful post.
ReplyDeleteI second the above comments- I have also been explaining the movement to others, and people are touched by your story as well as your spirit. I'm a card-sender too, from Canada, and am glad to know that you are receiving so much support and that it is making a difference!
ReplyDeleteYou made me tear up too :) I am so glad my words helped you! Pregnancy and childbirth should be a wonderful experience and sometimes (as I too experienced) it just isn't, then we should be there for each other. Reading your story in your blog and on the site from the feminist breeder really moved me and I look forward to reading about your journey.
ReplyDeleteLots of love, Rosa (from the Netherlands :) )