Wow, we never know what new problems life will throw at us, do we? As I write this, we are two weeks away from spring and yet we woke up this morning to 2 inches of heavy, wet snow. It was beautiful watching the big flakes coming down, but in addition to the flakes, a tree in our backyard came crashing down and took out part of our fence. Sometimes it feels like someone is trying to see just how much we can take and keep on standing, doesn’t it?

While it is true that I can push through, sometimes it is more important to look at the challenge with clear eyes and mind and decide if I need help with it. In this case, it was obvious that we would need help and I wasn’t sure where to start, so I turned to my husband. We talked about what needed to happen and then I started making calls. There are times when the best way through may be pushing ahead, but it may also be asking for help, or moving in a totally different direction. The best way forward may be to look for help where you always did before PD, from your partner.

As I am faced with new challenges, I will keep an open mind and look for the best way to meet them recognizing that it might not be the most obvious or the most direct. I will acknowledge that my partner is still here and still very much a part of my life. He must be included in decisions about the challenges we face. We are a team and, if we work together, we can meet any challenge that comes our way.