Harness Your Power: Enjoy Your Health

Last Tuesday night I received a call from my husband, "Trish, I am on my way to the emergency room, I broke my arm."  He had been playing soccer (futbol) with some friends.  His cleat got stuck in the ground and he fell in just the "perfect" way to break his left forearm in TWO places.   (Yes, that's him with my daughter Skye in this picture.  Believe me, he wasn't smiling like this when I saw him at the hospital!)

I called my mom, "Please, can you come be with the kids so I can get to the hospital.  David needs me." 

Thirty minutes later I was on my way to the hospital.  When I got there my husband was in the most pain I've ever seen him in.  His arm was dangling in front of him and was rather crooked -- bones were in directions they shouldn't be pointing.

After hours in the emergency room and x-rays, David was admitted.  Emergency surgery happened the following day.  The surgeon came and told me, "I love a good challenge and putting your husband's arm back together was a good one for me."  He was certainly passionate about his work, and I'm thankful for that.

Finally on Thursday evening I was able to bring David home. 

Life brings many unexpected challenges.  Watching the intense pain my husband has with every small movement made me extremely thankful for good health and a strong body.  We often don't value this enough. 

So, this week, I challenge you to notice how your body is working--wow...look at how those arms and wrists move.  Legs carry you along life's path each day.  Notice how many functions your body performs with any thought on your part!  Incredible!  Be thankful.  Nurture your body.  Pay attention if it tells you something is not working and get a physician to check you out if necessary.

Without a healthy body it is difficult to pursue our dreams or even enjoy the very basic, simple aspects of life.  Cherish what you have!  I had a moment of total love when I saw my husband after surgery...I was just SO THANKFUL it was only his arm that had been hurt.  I can't imagine life without him.

I give thanks for loving, supportive friends and family.  I appreciate surgeons, hospitals, and pain medications.  I am so thankful my husband is alive and that other than his arm, he is in great health.  I give thanks that all my bones are fully intact!  So many blessings, so many.

Much love and wishes for good health!

Patricia Omoqui, The Thought Dr.
http://www.patriciaomoqui.com/

Harness Your Power: Give Thanks For Earth Angels

Yesterday I woke up and was sick. I haven't felt that bad physically in years. I give thanks for the experience because I was cared for so nicely by my daughters and my mom (the photo here is my Mother, Gayle Dulcey). Chicken soup, seltzer water for my tummy, and time for rest all helped me to feel better. My daughters kept coming and asking me if I was feeling better. When I couldn't take the questions, they were quiet and just snuggled close to me. I am blessed.

Have you ever noticed just how many Earth Angels show up along your path? I am coming to appreciate these wonderful people who give me kindness.

Take time today to drop an Earth Angel in your life a thank you note or give them a call. By acknowledging these acts of grace, we increase the love in our World.

On another note, I must say that I am blessed with THE BEST MOM in the whole world. We celebrated Mother's Day here in the United States yesterday. As soon as my mom knew how sick I was, she dropped her plans and came to my side. She is the most giving, loving, caring person I've ever met. I am blessed to have her in my life.

I realized yesterday the job of a mother never ends. I'm 35 now and still my mom is caring for me. Of course, I do my best to care for her now too -- but, it struck me that being a mother is a lifetime assignment.

To health and Earth Angels and Mothers,

Patricia Omoqui

http://www.patriciaomoqui.com/