Life is Pretty Good.
It really is, isn't it? I'm feeling better these days. Still not what most people would call good, but better is good enough for me! I've been taking cod liver oil and some adrenal glandular supplements (you don't want to know what's in those!) religiously, and I am seeing some definite improvements. I have more patience with the kids. I'm not even feeling depressed! I haven't had as many headaches, and my back stopped cracking a hundred times when I get out of the shower and flip my head over to dry my hair. That was a surprise! I bent over to fling a towel over my head, and was like, "Whoa! Something's different here!" I wonder what is causing that improvement?
And really, even with all of the health related shit I've had going on for the last however long, my life is still pretty great compared to many people. And since the holidays are coming up, I wanted to think of a way to pass along my good fortune. I am asking anyone who would normally buy me a gift for the holidays to instead donate to Africare. I'm specifically very concerned with the situation in Darfur. I truly hope that people will honor this request. Every year people ask what I want, and I actually have to think really hard to come up with ideas. So I obviously don't need anything too badly! What I really WANT is to feel good about being less of a consumer, and helping families that are in a really dire situation. I can't imagine what they must be going through. I am very lucky, indeed. I have a home, healthy children, access to clean water, enough food, and relatively good health myself. Hell, I even have a pretty awesome husband! What more could I ask for?
