change your sails

Well, things are going good here. I can't believe it has almost been a whole year since my gift of life was given to me. There are no words to express how grateful, blessed and so very happy that my donor and family decided to give. I wrote my donor's father back yesterday. I can't remember if I told you about how my donor's father heard from the recipient of my donor's pancreas and kidney. She is doing great and reported that our donor was a perfect match. Such a great blessing to give someone. It is truly a whole new life being handed to you and I am a living proof of it.

This week my attitude was not the best at the beginning. Then I found this quote.

"So much in life depends on our attitude. The way we choose to see things and respond to others makes all the difference. To do the best we can and then choose to be happy about our circumstances, whatever they may be, can bring peace and contentment...We can't direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails. For maximum happiness, peace and contentment, my we choose a positive attitude. "
-President Thomas S. Monson

After reading this my boat changed directions. Things seemed to become a whole lot better. We are all human, I hate it, but we forget a lot of things. It is so hard if someone isn't nice to you or treated you the way you would to affect us for the rest of the day, but we can simply adjust our sails because we all have control of our own mind. It is hard. Start simple and see what happens :)

My W and I snuggling up last night

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