Time To Take Charge Of My Life

I talked with my therapist the other day, and we discussed how things are going in my life. I told her that my disability claim was finally settled after the threat of a lawsuit. She told me it was time to start enjoying my life again. The stress of the last three years really wore me out. Sometimes, I wasn’t sure which way was up or what day it was. The stress and uncertainty hung over me like the Sword of Damocles, and I was afraid that it would fall and harm me each day. 

My therapist told me that it was time to let everything go for a change. It is time to live rather than react to circumstances in my life. This is an important lesson that I need to focus on in the future.

I put that theory to the test on Thursday afternoon. Hal and I stopped at a mattress store so I could look at some of their adjustable bed bases. I found one I liked, but I feared it would cost too much. The adjustable base was on sale, and I purchased it and saved several hundred dollars. I wouldn't call this an impulse buy because I have wanted an adjustable bed for some time. It will help me with my sleep apnea and be more comfortable. The new adjustable bed arrives on Saturday.

The important thing is that I finally decided that I am in charge of my own life, and I can do things that make me happy occasionally. Hal supported my decision, and that was also very important to me. Retaking control of my life will start with baby steps and progress to bigger things.

All in all, Thursday was a great day. I introduced Hal to my dentist so he could start seeing her in the future; we got groceries, had lunch at McDonald’s, and then Hal looked at rugs in Lowes. That was when I spotted the Mattress Firm shop across the parking lot and made my discovery.

We made it home, content without effort for the day, and now we can spend the evening here relaxing at home. I enjoy being more in charge for a change.