I admit it: I’m having a tough time generating “care”. I know this is because of my mom doing poorly — even more poorly than expected, frankly — but I can’t help it. It’s hard to continue forward. I have an aching lump in my chest that makes everything else just that much harder. I can muddle through my day at work and put on a good face for Julia, but it takes effort.
I’m supposed to run at lunch. I’m supposed to run a half marathon this weekend. It’s the last thing in the world I want to do right now.
Sorry, just bellyaching.
May 14, 2010
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2 Responses to “Generating will and enthusiasm”
I can only imagine how you feel. Keep it together and keep it positive. Other people, including your Mom need you to be strong. I truly hope your mom is just going through a rougher-than-normal patch and bounces back. Hang in there.
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