I was in a pilates class this morning. And something profound happened. Since this blog is also my diary, I felt that I had to write about it. So its a bonus entry this week.
The instructor had us start off the class with a series of deep breathing exercises. Full and deep and expanding…. and I started to cry.
Then it hit me. Today is the 3-year anniversary of my surgery and my lungs collapsing and filling up with fluid. 3 years ago today I learned, in the harshest way possible, that breathing is a gift. A joy. Without breath I couldn’t talk. Without breath I could not yell for help and without breath I would not have been able to enjoy the last 3 years of my life. In a new state. In a new state of mind and with oh, so much joy.
I am grateful every day I survived and was given a second chance.
So thanks for being part of my journey. It has been a slow heal on many fronts. I have been able to to create. To teach. To thrive. It has been the best 3 years of my life.
And if life gets stressful I remember to breathe.
Just breathe.
Oh, my… I would have been in tears, too. So thankful that you were able to overcome that and heal. Your art is a gift as is your breath.
Every day is a gift and sometimes it’s hard to remember that. I’m honored that you share your gift(s) with us as we journey through life.
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We are so grateful that you are able to breathe and heal yourself. We are grateful for you
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Love this.
I have been awakened the same way,only overnight I contacted a nerve infection in my lower back leaving me unable to control my legs.I am gratefully recovering my functions again.But never was I so scared.I thank Encountering God’s disciples for encouragement!
Keep it up…! God only made one of you.
Thank goodness. 🙂
You’re a gift and you share your gift all the time.
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At your library take out and Read “When breath becomes air.”
Glad all is well with you now.
Will look for it! Thanks!
You are literally a survivor. In so many ways. Thanks for sharing. Hugs.
Hugs back!
Your insight is a reminder to all of us to be thankful.
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I am so happy to read this. Because awakening to what life gives us is truly a joy that can never be taken away once you see and feel it, God bless you my friend. You surely have been.
Love you! Keep being you!
Love ya! Thanks for your constant support.
I’m taking things as they come. My surgeon says that I’m now cancer-free !!!!! Didn’t need chemo or radiation either……my art keeps me happy and very motivated. Working at the easel is also very good exercise and fun . I love seeing your work that you have been posting, and looking forward to running into you sometimes in the future, be well…God has blessed us both !❤️
Hi Christine, It’s been a crazy few years for me too…..first, spinal surgery, then cancer surgery. So sorry you went through your lung problems……You are very strong !❤️
Oh I am so sorry! So much. I pray you are healthy going forward.
What wonderful words. Thank you. Having an “awakening” is a gift. Some people never recognize it when it happens.
Agreed.
Thank you for sharing your story, and for the beautiful photo that accompanied it. We have so much to be thankful for. Many years ago about this time of year I was having a hard time coping with the recent death of my mother. I remember stepping outdoors and praying that God would somehow show me that He would help me get through this difficult time. Immediately I heard the most beautiful song arising from the top of a young tree next to my driveway. The bird, singing its heart out like the one in your picture, I was able to identify as a Vesper Sparrow. I knew it was the sign I had prayed for.
Thats amazing. Thanks for sharing. I find there are always signs if I look for them. And yes the “anniversary effect” is a real thing. The body remembers the trauma and when the same time of year happens it looks for the danger again. Even last May I would wake up in the middle of the night thinking I couldn’t breathe. But I was fine. It was so weird but I know it was part of the healing.
It sounds like the Maker of us all, had something more for you to do. I would have cried too.
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I hope you know you breathe something special into your students. I hope to see you soon.
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