To call me an optimist is an understatement.
I saw Pollyanna as a child and I decided to make it a personal challenge to always find the bright side of life no matter what.
For those who haven't seen (or read) about Pollyanna she was a fictional character created by Eleanor H Porter in 1913. An Oscar winning film was produced in 1960.
For a full plot summary click here but in a nut shell no matter what happens to her she can always find something to be glad about. Eventually she convinces a worn out and depressed town to adapt her attitude transforming it into a wonderful place to be.
Pollyanna's secret is called "The Glad Game" and at present I am in a super big round!
Yesterday while playing silly buggers with my daughter and her friend I hurt my toe. Exactly how much damage I have done I am not sure, but since there is little that can be done for toes, it doesn't really matter.
Broken or dislocated, swollen or anything else, I just have to let nature take it's course.
As you can imagine there is a fair amount of pain and discomfort involved, especially as I try to look after the girls. Doesn't matter how hard I try I somehow managed to keep bumping it.
So where is the silver lining I hear you ask? How could I possibly find anything in this situation to be glad about you sit there wondering.
Easy I say! Here are the reasons I am glad about for seriously injuring my toe!
- Catch up time. Being forced to sit and rest means lots of computer time to write and express. This is extra great because I have been rather remiss with my writing lately.
- Peace and Quiet. My dear mother kindly came and collected the girls for the morning as my poor hardworking husband is at the office this morning. I honestly can not remember the last time I have been able to sit down with out having anyone disturb me.
- This is the clincher. Most of all I am glad that I am lucky enough to have my wonderful mother to help me when I need her the most.
I am also glad that it is raining as it means I can't feel guilty for not hanging out the washing. Despite my injury I still feel somewhat obliged to attempt some housework. I must point out this is only a very teeny tiny feeling!
In honour of my mother who is exceeds being just good. Even the best is not enough to describe her, here is an article I wrote on What makes a good mother
I must thank d r o u u for the fantastic photo I got it from the stock.xchng
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