A few weeks ago, I was watching political ads for a nearby Congressional district. Last week, I was hearing that the race was too close to call. And yesterday, the race ended in a way that no one expected. One candidate died. After a moment of feeling shocked, there was the nauseating realization that there but the grace of God go I. Keith Crisco, NC Congressional candidate, died after falling and hitting his head on his driveway.
Been there, done that.
I’ve knocked my head on the driveway. I still have a knot on my head from hitting the sidewalk at the Community Center. Since I’m on blood thinners, I’m supposed to go to the ER when I hit my head. I did it the first time, even though I was sure everything was fine. And it was. But even though I haven’t been sure things were fine, I haven’t gone back to the ER. I think it’s time to rethink that come up with a new strategy.
Dealing with a chronic illness can make it harder to focus on one moment, on one decision. Budgeting energy so that fatigue doesn’t knock me down for an extended period of time. Budgeting money to deal with all of the costs – the medicines, the doctor’s appointments, the mobility aids, the home modifications, etc. Setting up and following healthy eating and exercise habits. All of them are long-term programs. Sometimes you’re too busy seeing the forest to notice one particular tree.
Gives a new meaning to living a balanced life.
