Well, I think this quote says it all! It has been definitely a struggle over the past few months. I'm not really sure what I should do for a job (I've been looking but I am being very careful about what I apply on because the last positions, well they really were the right fit for me). If something turns up, that would be excellent but I'm going to wait until the RIGHT position comes along!
I am still volunteering with the Edmonton Humane Society is great, but it's 20 - 30 minutes away, so I don't want to go there everyday (and The Joe is here at home and he's not getting younger so I want to spend time with him). I have noticed or I am more careful about different things that I can't do for them, like work the adoption desk 😉, because I would come home with a few (like 10 or more) dogs with me! Oh, and here is my "plug" - if you are thinking about getting a dog or cat, I would HIGHLY recommend going to a shelter to find one (a dog or a cat or both 😉) - there are so many pets out there that are searching for their furever home!
I did get some information about working as a volunteer with the Stroke Mentor-ship program but I don't believe I'm going to work with that particular program (right now) - simply because of my up and down moods about my recovery. So, I'm going to think about this position some more before I decide about it. I did apply for a volunteer position with the Grey Nun's. Now I have to wait while they check my references and while I receive my immunization records (who knew because of my age, they would be on microfish 😲). There are a lot of options but the two I am interested in are Child Health Clinic or with the Dialysis Unit (I am thinking it will be the child's health clinic because that is where my heart lies 💗)! So that is something new for me to think about - once I am approved (hopefully), I'll let you know how it's going!
My parent's have moved back to Edmonton (my dad is 88 year's young and my mom is 85 year's young). They are getting older and I believe it was better for them to live here where all their kids, grandchildren (well except for Kennedy) and great-grand children are. They are living in a retirement home that is close to where I am, so I can just pop over anytime to visit with them.
I have to say, it is much easier in the spring and summer, to battle the depression because it's warmer and most days, it is sunny and there is more for me to do. When it rains, ugh, I have to really fight with myself so that I don't think negatively about what is going on! I'm staying positive for the most part, so hopefully, the majority of the depression is gone. There are something's that some people may do or say, that I don't agree with them but I have to remember everyone has different opinions, and whether I agree with them or not, they have the right to have them. The other thing, is since I've had the stroke, I can't articulate how I am feeling or what I am thinking, so quite often I don't disagree with them. I'd like everyone to know, sometimes it's better to NOT say something 😏, as hard as that may be to do! I must say though, it definitely does help with the blog and the feedback I have received is really incredible - so thank you to all of you who read this every time I have something to say - whether it's positive or negative!
