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Sunday, March 17, 2013
This Too Shall Pass: Reminders Of A Past Incident & How It Helps Me Now
I'm a positive person. I believe in signs, and that everything happens for a reason. Yesterday, despite my sadness due to injury getting the best of me lately, I got the sign I needed.
I went outside to grab something from the car. I was in a rush, as we were starting to run late for Kaylee's weekly dance class. A man, probably in his 50s, rode up on a bicycle. He asked me, "Um, do you know the older woman who lived here? Lives here?" I looked at him suspiciously. I didn't immediately recognize him, but the cruiser looked vaguely familiar. "Yes," I responded slowly. "Why?" "My name is Mike. I found her, a few months ago, when she fell, around the corner."
Then I recognized him. He was the man who found my mom, laying facedown on the sidewalk pre-sunrise last fall. He was the one who, after talking to her, he came and got me and Ryan, banging on our door until we came out. Mike was the Good Samaritan who helped my mom, called 911, and possibly even prevented her from having a heart attack after breaking her arm in two places.
Mike finally got to tell me the whole story about that morning, from his point of view. He left shortly after the paramedics arrived and he spoke to the police to give his statement. He hadn't wanted to get in the way, so I never really got to thank him. That morning, Mom had been running late, so she was in a hurry. It was pitch black, the sun wasn't even on the horizon yet. He had missed the bus as well. On the days he rode all the way to work, he rode down residential streets because he feels it's safer. There was a car parked next to Mom, so nobody could see her from the street. He heard groans and a small voice trying to say "help". At first he thought it was coming from the car, so he wasn't going to stop. He told me he heard a voice in his head say "Turn around" so he did. She was wearing all black, but he spotted her red totebag peeking out from under her, so he did see her and stopped. She was able to tell her where she lived, and he called 911, then came to our house. Everyone else was still asleep but he kept banging until Ryan and I woke up after a few minutes.
Mike told me that her friends on the bus asked for her in the months after the accident. None of them knew her off of that bus out in the real world, but every morning they would all chit chat about their families, jobs, adventures, etc.. He knew she worked at USC, loved weekend adventures and was happy to hear she retired. He could tell she needed a break. Mom knew he rode his bike partway to work, and would ride all the way when he occasionally missed the bus. She knew his wife travelled alot for work, and the only reason he really worked was to distract himself when she was gone. I told him about her severe injury (compound fracture in her arm), how the doctors said if she had stayed there the stress would've caused a heart attack, and how the doctors are amazed that she fully healed at her age and she still goes on adventures now, more than she used to. He was so happy to hear all of that.
Lately, I've been pretty down in the dumps about my newest injury, a partially dislocated shoulder and ligament damage. This is in addition to my compression fracture, herniated/ruptured discs, nerve compression, brittle bone disease, etc etc etc. It is very very easy to get depressed when you have so many disabilities and you're young, especially when they will never fully heal. I've been feeling sorry for myself, afraid to do much of anything lately. I haven't journaled much, I haven't made new jewelry, I haven't done much of anything except lay on my bed and watch TV. It's been physically and emotionally painful to cuddle my babies, but sometimes I can. I've been so depressed about yet another injury that rearranged my life.
But meeting Mike, getting to thank him, it reminded me that this too shall pass. God never gives us more than we can handle. In two and a half years, my mom had double bypass/valve replacement surgery, and a major break that almost required surgery. I've had more injuries, more nerve compression, my fracture is worse. My husband has been in two major motorcycle accidents. But, we're all still ok!
But we've also had major accomplishments! Tons of charity work, awards and recognitions, two books published, a gratitude jewelry line launched, etc.
Meeting him reminded me that sometimes I just need to say a prayer, asking for God's help and love and support, and I'll get everything I need through Him. This too shall pass. Yes, I'll have pain for weeks, months, just like my injuries from the train derailment in November 2000. But that physical and emotional pain passed, and this will too.
This too shall pass.
I have that phrase written all over my planners and journals right now. Because it's true. This will pass, the pain will pass, the depression will pass, if I have faith in God and myself.
What challenges have you faced that got you down? Do you remind yourself that it will pass? Do you rely on God, family, experience to remind yourself that it will be ok?
I went outside to grab something from the car. I was in a rush, as we were starting to run late for Kaylee's weekly dance class. A man, probably in his 50s, rode up on a bicycle. He asked me, "Um, do you know the older woman who lived here? Lives here?" I looked at him suspiciously. I didn't immediately recognize him, but the cruiser looked vaguely familiar. "Yes," I responded slowly. "Why?" "My name is Mike. I found her, a few months ago, when she fell, around the corner."
Then I recognized him. He was the man who found my mom, laying facedown on the sidewalk pre-sunrise last fall. He was the one who, after talking to her, he came and got me and Ryan, banging on our door until we came out. Mike was the Good Samaritan who helped my mom, called 911, and possibly even prevented her from having a heart attack after breaking her arm in two places.
Mike finally got to tell me the whole story about that morning, from his point of view. He left shortly after the paramedics arrived and he spoke to the police to give his statement. He hadn't wanted to get in the way, so I never really got to thank him. That morning, Mom had been running late, so she was in a hurry. It was pitch black, the sun wasn't even on the horizon yet. He had missed the bus as well. On the days he rode all the way to work, he rode down residential streets because he feels it's safer. There was a car parked next to Mom, so nobody could see her from the street. He heard groans and a small voice trying to say "help". At first he thought it was coming from the car, so he wasn't going to stop. He told me he heard a voice in his head say "Turn around" so he did. She was wearing all black, but he spotted her red totebag peeking out from under her, so he did see her and stopped. She was able to tell her where she lived, and he called 911, then came to our house. Everyone else was still asleep but he kept banging until Ryan and I woke up after a few minutes.
Mike told me that her friends on the bus asked for her in the months after the accident. None of them knew her off of that bus out in the real world, but every morning they would all chit chat about their families, jobs, adventures, etc.. He knew she worked at USC, loved weekend adventures and was happy to hear she retired. He could tell she needed a break. Mom knew he rode his bike partway to work, and would ride all the way when he occasionally missed the bus. She knew his wife travelled alot for work, and the only reason he really worked was to distract himself when she was gone. I told him about her severe injury (compound fracture in her arm), how the doctors said if she had stayed there the stress would've caused a heart attack, and how the doctors are amazed that she fully healed at her age and she still goes on adventures now, more than she used to. He was so happy to hear all of that.
Lately, I've been pretty down in the dumps about my newest injury, a partially dislocated shoulder and ligament damage. This is in addition to my compression fracture, herniated/ruptured discs, nerve compression, brittle bone disease, etc etc etc. It is very very easy to get depressed when you have so many disabilities and you're young, especially when they will never fully heal. I've been feeling sorry for myself, afraid to do much of anything lately. I haven't journaled much, I haven't made new jewelry, I haven't done much of anything except lay on my bed and watch TV. It's been physically and emotionally painful to cuddle my babies, but sometimes I can. I've been so depressed about yet another injury that rearranged my life.
But meeting Mike, getting to thank him, it reminded me that this too shall pass. God never gives us more than we can handle. In two and a half years, my mom had double bypass/valve replacement surgery, and a major break that almost required surgery. I've had more injuries, more nerve compression, my fracture is worse. My husband has been in two major motorcycle accidents. But, we're all still ok!
But we've also had major accomplishments! Tons of charity work, awards and recognitions, two books published, a gratitude jewelry line launched, etc.
Meeting him reminded me that sometimes I just need to say a prayer, asking for God's help and love and support, and I'll get everything I need through Him. This too shall pass. Yes, I'll have pain for weeks, months, just like my injuries from the train derailment in November 2000. But that physical and emotional pain passed, and this will too.
This too shall pass.
I have that phrase written all over my planners and journals right now. Because it's true. This will pass, the pain will pass, the depression will pass, if I have faith in God and myself.
What challenges have you faced that got you down? Do you remind yourself that it will pass? Do you rely on God, family, experience to remind yourself that it will be ok?
Monday, March 11, 2013
"Help Us Help Kids" Charity Auction, Sponsored by BriannesBasics.com
We're only FIVE DAYS away from the start of the "Help Us Help Kids" Charity Auction at the Brianne's Basics FB Fanpage!
Our first auction will run from March 16-23, and 100% of the proceeds go to Walk For Kids benefitting the Ronald McDonald House!
We're still accepting donations of collectibles, handmade items, jewelry, gifts, autographed items, you name it! If you have something you'd like to donate, please email us at info@briannesbasics.com for more information! We'll be promoting the auction and our donors all week to our founder's 3000+ followers on all social media platforms!
We have a second auction planned in April as well, for the American Heart Association!
This is our 4th consecutive year for Walk For Kids, and my mom is a survivor (double bypass/valve replacement). I look forward to two fabulous events & promoting the heck out of the wonderful businesses who are participating! THANK YOU again for your continued support!
Our first auction will run from March 16-23, and 100% of the proceeds go to Walk For Kids benefitting the Ronald McDonald House!
We're still accepting donations of collectibles, handmade items, jewelry, gifts, autographed items, you name it! If you have something you'd like to donate, please email us at info@briannesbasics.com for more information! We'll be promoting the auction and our donors all week to our founder's 3000+ followers on all social media platforms!
We have a second auction planned in April as well, for the American Heart Association!
This is our 4th consecutive year for Walk For Kids, and my mom is a survivor (double bypass/valve replacement). I look forward to two fabulous events & promoting the heck out of the wonderful businesses who are participating! THANK YOU again for your continued support!
Saturday, March 9, 2013
My Most Perfect Vintage Find In Recent History!
Mom and I love to go on adventures, in search of our next greatest find. And boy, did I find some amazing things today!
Mom, Kaylee, and I stopped by a Marketplace / Craft Fair after Kaylee's dance class today. Mom wanted to go to the craft fair, and we promised to take Kaylee "shopping", so we stopped by. You never really know what to expect at craft fairs. This one had the standard mix, independent consultants, handmade items (some of them priced way too high), and some unique items. I found the most perfect and unique items.
I stopped by a table that was being manned by two little girls. The moment I walked up, they said "Do you want to buy something?" I said in a very sweet voice, "Well I'll look around and tell you." I did end up buying some amazing items.
I found vintage pharmacy labels, from maybe the 1930s or even earlier! For other people, these may have been "junk". For crafters and scrapbookers, they may be ephemera. For me, they were the greatest find in recent months!
You're probably asking yourself, why in the world would vintage old useless pharmacy labels be perfect for her? Easy! I'm working on a novel where the antagonist is a pharmacist in a Ghost Town!
I chose all different kinds. Natural remedies, medicinal remedies, even poison! My plan? To collage my novel notebook with these labels, for inspiration when I get stuck! See what I mean? Perfect for me!
What was one of your greatest garage sale, craft fair, or thrift store find? What did you use it for?
Mom, Kaylee, and I stopped by a Marketplace / Craft Fair after Kaylee's dance class today. Mom wanted to go to the craft fair, and we promised to take Kaylee "shopping", so we stopped by. You never really know what to expect at craft fairs. This one had the standard mix, independent consultants, handmade items (some of them priced way too high), and some unique items. I found the most perfect and unique items.
I stopped by a table that was being manned by two little girls. The moment I walked up, they said "Do you want to buy something?" I said in a very sweet voice, "Well I'll look around and tell you." I did end up buying some amazing items.
I found vintage pharmacy labels, from maybe the 1930s or even earlier! For other people, these may have been "junk". For crafters and scrapbookers, they may be ephemera. For me, they were the greatest find in recent months!
You're probably asking yourself, why in the world would vintage old useless pharmacy labels be perfect for her? Easy! I'm working on a novel where the antagonist is a pharmacist in a Ghost Town!
I chose all different kinds. Natural remedies, medicinal remedies, even poison! My plan? To collage my novel notebook with these labels, for inspiration when I get stuck! See what I mean? Perfect for me!
What was one of your greatest garage sale, craft fair, or thrift store find? What did you use it for?
Yearlong Photography Challenge: What Is It?
In the book "365 Journal Writing Ideas" by Rossi Fox, he lists lots of great ideas for creatively journaling. <b>By far one of my favorite is the Yearlong Photography Challenge.</b>
Here's how it works:
* He lists 57 different items for you to photograph in the next 365 days. Some of the items are simple, some require a bit of work, all of them are fun!
* He then suggests sticking your completed photographs into your journal. Personally, I'm getting a separate book to put all of my photographs in, simply because I want to journal about each photo as I take it.
Here is the list. I encourage you to do one of your own! It's great fun, and it'll open your eyes to new views of your world. I'll be posting the pictures on this blog as I take them, and I'll post the journal once I choose the perfect one for this project, just to give you an idea of how I journaled the photographs :-)
<b>Have you ever done a photography challenge? Why or why not? What was your favorite part about it?</b>
Check out the full list after the jump!
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