What Can I Do Without?

So, I’m learning alot about myself as I continue to recover from two nasty illnesses that wreaked havoc on my respiratory and digestive systems.  One of the things I am learning about is what can I do without?   I figure that fits well with today’s word of the day so let’s get on with it eh? 

What Can I Do Without?

What can I do without?
The list seems to be getting longer. 🙂

I can do without chicken and turkey
and fruits and veggies.
The smell of ground beef continues
to make me want to gag.

I can do without having tons of energy
making do with bits and pieces
and still managing to mostly get
everything done that needs doing.

Doing without long trips on the road
no fear of not finding a bathroom
on time, or having a body cramp up
from sitting too long. Easily managed. 🙂

I can do without the shame of having
to ask for help lifting something
at work when my strength says
“Oh, not today dearie”.

I can do without feeling bothered
by the tiredness of just living
life, when a lack of desire to
eat lives me with little in the tank.

And throughout I can enjoy
the lack of pressure, the steady comfort
of a hubby saying, “meat is better for
you anyways, try making it this way instead”.

I can shake my head at some of the foolishness
of worry and what ifs and realize
that even if my body decides this is
permanent, I’m still alive and enjoying life.

Laughter comes easily.
Love for critters continues.
Work is possible with a some tweaks.
Conversation is vital. Weight is easily lost!

Gardening season is at hand. Flowers bloom.
The cats make me laugh loudly.
Grocery bills are lower! Savings dollars good.
Voting is done.  It’s good I love Pork! 

Church family is welcoming
and surprises with the care.
God continues to say “Hey kiddo”
and I got to see my faraway sister!

Much is life to enjoy with makes
the theme of
what can I do without?
So much easier.