It's the year of the rooster and according to Chinese astrology I am a rooster. Given this, I thought that this would be my year. According to Chinese astrology this is just the opposite. I'm supposed to have a difficult year in all facets of my life. How much is a girl supposed to take? I'm very superstitious. There is no way I would walk under a ladder and if a black cat crosses my path, I'm turning around and going the other way!
Truthfully, nothing can be worse than 2016. Last year I spent two weeks in the ICU, I broke my femur three weeks after I was discharged and I had to say goodbye to my sweet dog Kailey just a few weeks ago. 2016 has not been good to the Young's.
2016 saw a very difficult relationship with my parents and my sister. All I can do is hope that this will change. The last conversation that I had with my father began with me asking him and mother out for breakfast. Apparently somebody had told him what I say on Facebook which I consider part of my support system. Our conversation ended with him yelling and demanding that I add him on Facebook before he hung up on me. This year I must accept that somethings will never change. A friend of mine pointed out to me that I have way more good than bad in my life. She's right. I have an abundance of close friends for who I am truly grateful for. The best thing that I can do in the coming year is show gratitude for the good and leave the bad behind me.
This new year may bring about a change in my health. There is finally a treatment for spinal muscular atrophy. This does not mean that I will walk, however it may mean that I will get back upper body strength. This would mean more independence for me. This exceeds any dreams that I had for myself. I have accepted SMA and all that goes along with it. I have to say that I would not be able to do this without my loving husband Tim. When I was in ICU he stayed with me the entire time. He is my strength and home.
Despite what the stars are predicting, I'm going to do my best to make this a good year. I am looking at different organizations where I can dedicate my time to causes that mean the most to me. I have learned a lot last year. When things aren't going well you really learn who your friends are. I learned that I am blessed with the most amazing people in my life.
I'm not letting that rooster get me down. I'm planning on having an awesome year. 🎉❤🍸
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