Jeanne-ology: The Positives

Hi There - It’s Thursday and honestly, this week has seemed like 100 years long. I would guess it is because we’ve all worked so hard every day that one just rolls into the next. Don’t think for a second that I didn’t text Jeanne this afternoon to remind her that it was indeed Thursday and a blog post would be greatly appreciated. She said back: “thanks for reminding me”, which I think was code for “oh, I thought it was Wednesday today”. Enjoy! Rebecca

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Hello Thursday Readers! Good news! My husband came home Tuesday night, twenty pounds lighter and without a hernia! He is doing better than expected and has a great attitude. That is so important to helping you recover. To me, attitude is everything. Knowing you can make it even if you don't know how will carry you through. Call it a can do attitude. Maybe that comes with age and the reason Rebecca thinks I am so zen about everything. Don't get me wrong, I have fallen through the rabbit hole too many times and it is hard to pull yourself out of it. It is not a good place to be because you cannot see clearly. Your perspective is skewed and can lead to some bad decisions. So it is encouraging to see my husband's positive attitude, which causes a ripple event in me for the good. (Rebecca editing to add: She is always 95% less indignant about most things than I am. And the 5% that does work her into a tizzy is always a random thing that would literally not annoy another single person.)

I haven't been to work since Tuesday. Being home and helping my husband has been my goal. Although I am not there, I know Rebecca is carrying the load by herself. Valentine’s Day on Sunday has brought us a lot of orders this week. Shipping our jelly jars has been taxing and orders are heavy. I feel bad because I would like to help lessen the load that she faces each day. When she was born on Valentine's Day, I was excited. However, the drawbacks are huge. Everyone celebrates this romantic holiday by going out to dinner and so a birthday dinner is almost impossible. To add to the difficulty, being an entrepreneur is a double hit because it leaves you exhausted to enjoy your birthday. (Rebecca editing to add: Since it falls on a Sunday, this birthday will be the first in seven years that I haven’t had to work. I would be totally lying if I didn’t say that a day off is the best gift a girl could ask for.)

Between birthdays, snow and frigid temperatures, and helping my husband to re-adjust to normalcy, I focus on all the positives. The passing of a birthday is better than the alternative, spring is around the corner and time will heal a sore body. Brighter days are in store for all of us. Remember this and go forward with a can-do attitude. (Rebecca editing to add: I feel like this was directed at me after I complained to her about being cold, tired, and in dread of getting older. This is very much her standard mom speech. and it usually does help. You are welcome.)