Paying it forward
One of the things that I have learned is that one of the most precious gifts you can give is the gift of your time. It may be as simple as spending time with your family, offering a lending hand to someone in need, or just listening to someone. Since Heather has been sick, she is constantly looking to find her now "normal." She doesn't have the stamina to work yet, but she is always looking for things to do that give her structure, make her feel involved, and keep her body and mind active. Chronic diseases can take over your focus on life. As I have said before, Heather is already living with her health issues, she doesn't want to dwell on them and give them more power. In the last few months Heather's health has really improved. She finally has an appetite, she is slowly gaining weight, her brain fog is improving, and she is excited about what tomorrow brings. A few weeks ago Heather decided to do some volunteer work. She thought about her op...