Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Welcome 2014!

2013 was a rough year. I struggled with depression for pretty much the entire year. There were many times when I thought it would never get better and I would spend my life in a fog of sadness, guilt, and melancholy.

Sometime in December, I finally felt the fog lift. I am hesitant to believe it will last, but I'm grateful for the weight that is off my chest, allowing me to enjoy life.

I am hopeful that 2014 will be better. I know there will be struggles. Between Dad's two types of cancer and Mom's Alzheimer's diagnosis, I'm going to be busy taking care of them. While I'm caring for them, I'm going to try to remember to be grateful for the opportunity to have them close.

It was hard for me to take care of myself this year. Hell, it was hard for me to take a shower sometimes. I want to do a better job of that in 2014. My body needs better nutrition, much more activity, and attempts at serenity. In order to reach that goal, I'm going to try yoga. I don't know if I'll stick with it (I won't feel bad about it if I don't) but I'm at least going to give it a try.

I haven't met my reading goals for the last two years. It's been hard for me to sit and enjoy a book. I'm going to try to get back on track in the new year. I love to read and can't wait to have that piece of happiness back. I have stacks of books just waiting for me to open them up and get lost in them.

Of course, there are the kitties. Not just mine, but the ones at Wayside Waifs. I hope to give them all the love they need.

I wish for all of my friends and family a happy, healthy, and enjoyable new year.

4 comments:

  1. Happy New Year Amy. I wish good health for you and a year free from depression. While you are trying to cope with elderly parents, please remember to take care of yourself first. You will need strength to cope with all you are coping with. Remember girl, you can't do it all. You may have to eventually look at long range plans for them in a facility or hire in some help for them. HUGS dear Amy!

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    1. Thank you for your support, Mary! I plan to take care of me, if I don't, I won't be able to take care of them. Friends like you help a lot!

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  2. Let me know if you'd like a yoga buddy. I always find it's motivating to have someone to go to class with.

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    1. Definitely! I'm going to try it at home first so I don't embarrass myself in a class. Can you give me an idea of how much I could expect to spend on a class?

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