I'm fine. 

I’m fine.
That’s kinda my motto and most of the time it’s a good one. But, thanks to a smart friend who graduated from WebMD University and her strongly worded advice I made a doctor’s appointment yesterday.  Turns out this lingering cold I’ve had is pneumonia. So I’m sitting in the waiting area of Radiology where I'd spent so much time after my accident. It brings back lots of memories.
I’m grateful that my situation can be remedied with a 10 day prescription. Not all of our problems can.
It’s only Wednesday but I’ve been blessed by the kindness of others almost daily this week.
Monday was a big one - a mystery goat arrived on my doorstep and while the goat giver hasn’t spilled the beans the fun of that keeps giving each time I see him (it’s a billy goat FYI).
Monday I also had the kindest message from a man whose daughter is battling Lyme disease and until just recently hasn’t been able to even sit on her horse. I had offered to mail them a copy of my book and when they received it he said they both cried. He said it was overwhelming experiencing kindness from another human.
Last week a very dear friend received a terrible diagnosis, and is processing what’s before her as she fights for her life. She’s chosen to live in peace and her faith is beautiful and inspiring.
I’m not very good at waiting, but here I am waiting again in the room I spent so much time in years ago.
It’s easy to resort to my worst habit of chomping at the bit, but using my friend as inspiration, I’m going to practice patience (horsemanship and life - it takes the time it takes, right?) and spend this time praying.
Praying for my own patience, for my friend, for the daughter of a stranger, for those awaiting their own diagnoses here with me in this room, for finding ways to act in kindness in all things.
Has an act of kindness just blown you away? I’d love to hear of your own acts of kindness - looks like I have plenty of time!  xoxo