What’s my purpose? I think at some point everyone has wondered what’s their purpose in this journey called life right, well, me too, especially now.
We’ve all heard about those “aha moments” that so many people have that defined their purpose, helped them gain insight into their purpose, well for me, I was waiting for my “aha moment” before living this life #paralyzed and now I’m really waiting on it.
I’m beyond blessed to have a WONDERFUL man by my side for nearly 14 years! Since becoming paralyzed 2.5 years ago my honey has had to do all the things I use to do (cook [although I didn’t cook much, I believe in supporting the local businesses, i.e. local restaurants, LOL], clean, laundry, etc.) all while holding down a full time job while I sit in this #wheelchair all day in our living room. So now I’m left wondering not only what is my overall purpose in life but what do I bring to our relationship.
Now, without a doubt, my honey continues to tell me, every day, 5x a day, he loves me, he will do absolutely anything for me, he’s always making me smile & laugh and he tells me I’m a valuable part of “us.”
If I am honest with myself, before becoming paralyzed it was me that wrote out the checks & paid the bills, it was me that wrote out holiday/birthday cards, it was me that picked out and shopped, mostly online, for our household goods, it was me that remembered dates of events or appointments, it was me that reminded him of when cars needed to be inspected, if we were doing a vacation, it was me that researched the location, booked the activities, booked our lodging, etc. all this to say that for many years our motto was, and still is, “I’m the brains, he’s the brawn” so if that’s still the same, I wish I could get past feeling so useless. It’s a slow process for sure, but I’m thankful to have my honey, always loving, always encouraging, always here!
As always, I wish you days filled with wonder – take a minute to wonder what it is that made you smile today!
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I may not be the same as you, However I think at some point in time we all ask that question. I know when I have long periods of time with nothing to excite me, give me something to do, hold my interest, I will wonder if this is all my life is about. As you know I run a small business, I don’t make a ton of money. However it gives me something to do and I enjoy it. I am Thankful that my family understands me. Holding down a full time job is very challenging for me. With the things going on with my health, I need to rest, get off my feet, and need lots of day to go to the doctor. I really think its about keeping your mind busy. I’m sure you think I may not understand what you are going thru, True I don’t have a total understanding of your life. However I am a person that try’s to look at things with the glass is half full, not half empty.
much love and understanding