Bless Up

Today was hard to figure out to write about. I knew I wanted…needed to write but struggled to decide on a topic I haven’t taken on before during my medical “down time.” (I really hope that doesn’t jinx me…fingers crossed). Recently, reality hit hard. Bad things happen to great people, the world is full of unfair circumstances, and life is more precious than we realize. Come to think of it, I don’t think this post has anything to do with my medical issues. It’s just insight of what gets you through the rough times. Everyone has them, so what do you do?

Turn to those around you. Being “blessed” is a new craze that has been going around lately. Being blessed with a great group of friends/family, blessed with great genetics (not me, I know), etc. I’m not big on the craze but since we’re all on the same page here let’s run with it. I got lucky, or “blessed,” with the people that have come into my life or have been here the whole time. I have the best family a sick kid could ask for and probably better friends than I deserve sometimes.  Them combined are one hell of a force to be reckon with. They’re my rock, sanity, backbone, and the best support system.

I guess what I’m getting at here is that you need your people. I’ve said it before, people come and go. People are in your life for a reason even if they don’t stay long. The ones who stay though, they’re “major key.” They’ll be there when it feels like your whole world is falling apart. They’ll be there when you randomly decide to be super philanthropic, want to volunteer, and become super involved in a movement. They’ll spend their Saturday afternoon melting in the sweltering heat for a walk to support a cause close to your heart. More importantly, they’ll listen and put up with you when you’re damn there impossible. Keep them close and don’t take them for granted.