I am not a patient person. When there is something to be done, I would rather tackle it myself and get it over with than wait for someone else to do it. I don’t have patience with myself and struggle to have it with those around me, which means I get easily frustrated. My husband says I am a control freak. This is not a good mindset to have when caring for someone with Parkinson’s Disease.

Sometimes the frustrations come from outside our home. A lot of things have been happening in the world lately that frustrate and upset me. I am working on remembering that the only thing I can control is my reaction as I attempt not to become upset, which in turn upsets our home. I am trying very hard to create boundaries around the outside challenges we face to separate them from our everyday existence. I need to have an awareness and concern about national and world events without letting them overtake my emotions or I cannot be effective in caring for my husband.

I don’t know why the universe is testing me so much lately, but I will remain vigilant about being patient and loving both in and out of my home. I will strive to not let the negative energy that seems to be everywhere overwhelm me. Our world needs more love, patience and understanding, I can be a conduit for that if I am only willing to try.