Day 31, January 25

Something great is headed your way, be patient and be positive.

When I started this blog my primary goal was to worry less and not experience so much anxiety. Ed having a leg amputation and a hospital stay is certainly challenging these behavior changes I'm trying to accomplish. Some days I have been more successful than others. But  mostly, I feel like I'm making great progress. I read that mindfulness works, in part, by helping people to accept their experiences—including painful emotions—rather than react to them with aversion and avoidance. My practice of living mindfully is what is helping me stay focused and positive during this difficult time. While I've had breakdowns, worries and frustrations, they have not been all consuming as I think they would have been in the past.

Today as Ed continues his recovery in the hospital and we work together with hospital staff to figure out the best, safest transition for him, I've tried to focus on him and what he wants and needs. Ed has amazed me in his determination to get better and get home. He has a remarkably positive attitude, which I think in part is because of all of the support and love that surrounds him. He (we) have a lot of trials ahead, but are working at being patient, positive and taking one day at a time.