Day Six, Gift Six

So today I had preplanned my gift.  One of my respite providers was putting her daughter in dance class for the very first time today...she is 18 months old.  This is the age that I put my youngest, Abigail, in dance class.  I put together several beautiful dance outfits, ballet, and tap shoes that were of perfect size.  I gave these to my respite provider very excited that she would not have to invest $100 or so in start up clothes and shoes.  However, to my surprise, I gave her a second gift, unplanned and unexpected.  She was discussing a health concern she was dealing with; one that I had significant experience with.  I was able to give her literature and good advice and in no time we were laughing and joking.  I went from feeling sluggish and tired to excited and happy!  So moral of the story, the material gift was nice to give, but the gesture of support and advice gave back more to me than the other!

As far as my health today, it was much better.  I am down to half a dose of the medicine that is making me really sick...it's hard for me to put it in my mouth, but if I don't, I could have seizures, etc.  So, I'm taking less and less every day and will be completely off of it in just 13 days.  I feel like I've been doing this blog forever, lol, but I'm just getting started...It's amazing how many people are calling or emailing me saying, "What's your gift for today?"

I have no idea what my gift is for tomorrow, it will come to me though, I have faith.  I have an MRI that will take up most of the day, but as soon as I figure it out, I will post.

Don't forget to leave your comments!  It's hard to stay positive all the time but I know I can do it with all of your support...