Tonight I took action to lighten the load on my weakening left hand. I depend upon her beyond measure. My right hand does not have the strength to lend a hand literally. Tonight an old, heavy, burdensome saucepan has been taken out of service. Replaced by a one-quart, lighter weight saucepan. Sounds simple, I know. Yet, the lighter the weight, the steadier my hand and arm. The lighter the load, the greater my confidence to meet very basic daily needs.
Other actions remain for me to lighten the load, to strengthen my grasp, and my confidence. One action at a time.
Calm. Ready, Steady. That is what I must be.
Do not ever take for granted what seems guaranteed to you for a lifetime and beyond. For a lifetime I have taken for granted that I could strong arm any challenge that came my way.
Now I must rethink my lifelong presumptions. Now I must adjust. Now I must accommodate my ways to live differently.
Giving up is not an option. This is not heroism, bravery, or courage. This is survival. This is making way for my remaining strengths, abilities, skills, talents, and gifts to offer them where others need them to be.
