that which does not kill us...

samoring mentioned this "cliche" in a response to my last entry. if she can believe this, i need to as well. and you know what, she and i are two strong chicks at this point. i think we've both found that the issues of others, especially each other, keep us going. we both look at what the other person is going through and try to minimize our own issues.

my issues, however, are not as life altering or permanent as others are dealing with. last week was tough to watch. one friend lost her last remaining parent, her dad. one had the third anniversary of her husband's death. one had a co-worker drink himself to death and another, more of a friend than colleague, go missing in a plane crash. this has easily distracted me from "my" issues. but it has made me think. it is has made me worry. it has made me anxious. it made me depressed. what's new right???

but above all, it made me realize that my issues may be nothing in the spectrum of issues. my family, my children, myself... all alive and well. i have great friends, a budding relationship, wonderful children, and supportive family members. these things make money and jobs and stress less of an issue. i actually feel lucky, if not a little stronger :)