One of the things that I have learned about myself over the past 30 years is that I am a tough old bird. I've been through a lot of adventures, some good, some not, and I have made it through. You don't really know what you are made from, until you have challenged yourself and life has challenged you.
I come by being tough honestly, my grandmother's lived long complicated lives, my grandfathers spent their lives doing back breaking work, my parents have endured into their late 80's. I have a lot to live up to. No two of us have faced the same path, but all have experienced great adventures in life.
"You don't really know what you are made from, until you have challenged yourself and life has challenged you." - HELL YEAH!
ReplyDeleteI come from an abusive home; I was diagnosed with cancer and my now ex-husband deserted me; made some poor choices on my part (jobs, men); but here I am, still standing and almost age 62.
"I am strong, I am invincible, I am WOMAN (hear me roar)!"
Chirp!
ReplyDeletegood for you!
ReplyDeleteI wish I were a tough old bird.