own my strength

Suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us. Hallelujah!

From the ashses rises the phoenix. I have been a victim of circumstances, doing my best and handling my responsibilities
as best as I see fit all of my adult life. Yet, I have dealt with health issues, loss of employment, unfair business practices and corrupt lenders. Now I am not going to simply be an ignorant citizen. I will be infomed and fight back if need be. I have always been somewhat of a pacificst but the truth is if you don’t stand up for yourself there are others who don’t mind being dominant predators. Are you content being a mindless drifter? Or do you want to make a difference? The answer is up to you.

Yesterday, my room mate’s son was killed while riding
his bicycle to school. He was 8 years old. I had to
be strong last night as I watched Carlos go through
hell. I had to be the voice of reason as he wanted to
kill himself. Everyone was blaming him for buying
his son the bicycle that he was riding.

like I am who I’ve historically been, instead of this person pushed around by circumstance and my ex. I feel stronger, more independent, less caught in conflict. It’s a great feeling, to begin to feel like me again….

I’ve had 2 root canals, a kidney work-up, a liver scare, torn cartilege in my knee, and a wreck that totalled my car.

I don’t have cancer, my teeth are still with me, and I bought another car. Bring it on. I can take anything.

turn the water off to my house, after dark, feeling around in the dark water in the access hole, to prevent a virtual flood…....I’m dang strong.

I lift weights I do this….

I told my folks not to worry, that I would have it resolved in a few phone calls.

That was true, and felt good to say.

Remember though: Greater strength lies in being able to refocus on the most important tasks quickly.

it’s owning my strength when I speak up to the newest nurse practitioner when she generalizes from one pain reading to a treatment plan.

Thank God for my training.

when I throw all my weight—my intelligence, my relationships with people who care, my expertise in my field—against wrong-doing, and stop it. That feels good. No one, absolutely no one, has the right to ursurp the public’s investment in research.