Update time. First, thanks to everyone for their responses to my last blog. It's been really touching to me to read them, and re-read them and I certainly feel like a large weight has been lifted from my shoulders. I couldn't ask for a better family. Second, I did meet with my councellor again today. It was a pretty good session. She still amazes me sometimes, at least she fits my personality really well. Today we went over what I've done in the last week to not feel so isolated and alone. And, looking back, I really was quite busy and I'd like to thank you all for your help in that as well, from fishing with Mark and riding in the van with Heather and James and the girls for dinner on Sunday to phone calls and support.
She gave me a lot of homework to do this week as well. She always worries that she is giving me too much to do, but she forgets that boredom isn't a good thing with me sometimes. So, she gave me a list of 88 things called "pleasant events" and I'm supposed to pick a few of them to look for this week. Here are a few that I feel are important: Doing a good job, receiving a compliment, pleasing friends or family, expressing affection, playing with animals, having a good night's sleep (definitely trying this one) taking me time, feeling relaxed, being with a loved one, being noticed as attractive, breathing fresh air, seeing or making good things happen to my family, paying someone a compliment, wearing something special, laughing, participate in a ward activity, listening to beautiful sounds, going on a date, giving a present, writing a letter, taking a picture, watching a sunset. That's a pretty good list of things, and none of them seem very hard at all. Reading through the list I realized that these are all things that seem to sweep the cobwebs out of the mind for a brief time. Another challenge she gave me this week is to record my feelings one day when I come home and I've made the bed before going to work, as opposed to coming home when I haven't made my bed. *shrugs* worth a shot. Again, thanks for all of your love, help and support. I hope we can all be more open and loving toward one another because all of you mentioned that we all struggle. So, pick something from that partial list or something that makes your mind feel a little clearer and I'll see y'all around. Y'all, I really am country.
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Rob .. you amaze me more and more with every post. Thanks for encouraging all of us to do better and live happier lives. You truly are a tremendous person. Love ya!
I'm amazed how much difference it makes to my mood if I make my bed. Not that I usually do =] But it makes a huge difference! It just feels like at least one part of my life is under control and neat and orderly. Maybe other parts aren't but at least my bed is!
And thanks for the list. You're right...they aren't big things, but they are little things that make us happy!
Speaking of happy...thanks so much for watching the girls last night. I don't know how you survived! They are crazy! But they sure loved having you here. The first thing I heard when I opened the door was "can Uncle Robert stay longer...please!" It was great. We'll have to have you come over more often!
Wow! This is a long post! But I, too, enjoy reading your posts! You are making some good changes in your life and inspiring me to do the same. Thanks! You ARE awesome!
I wish I was as awesome as you. But alas, my awesomeness is inferior.
Yeah, I got cobwebs all over inside my head.
I never understood the point of making a bed since, in just 18 short hours, I'd just be climbing back into it again.
It really does make a difference, though. I always smile when I get home and see the bed made (and smile even more when I remember that I didn't make it. Thanks Annie!)
Don't get me wrong, I make the bed whenever I'm the last out of the bed (or I'll get beaten!), but it works out pretty nice that I get to leave the house hours before Annie wakes up. =]
I was a doubter that it made a difference, but now I'm a believer (not that it makes it any easier to do it).
I remember hearing once that when I make my bed, if I do NOTHING else during the day, I can at least have that sense of accomplishment. I usually don't miss a day.
Thanks Rob. My family is so much like the Palmer family...lack of good communication. I agree with you that we all have so much room to improve. Thanks to you for taking a huge step. I also think the more we share our weaknesses, struggles, strengths, and accomplishments, the more we realize that we are all so similar.
We have great sunsets from our deck, you're more than welcome anytime!!!
I like the flower background, though the yellow text is hard to see ;)
I make my bed so I have somewhere to pile laundry.
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