this is how it feels

thought: encouragement from friends and family can push you past fear

a few times this week i have cried because i didn't know what else to do. and every time i was worried, a friend or family member came along (not knowing i was down) and encouraged me.

it's amazing how knowing that someone has your back gives you confidence. it is even better when you tell them what's going on in your life and they immediately jump on finding a solution.

this has happened to me countless times this week...i mentioned something that was going on and several people did some research about it or they told me to pursue an answer. what would i have done without these people?

well, i probably would still be hobbling around.

you never know the impact you have on someone. even the smallest gestures make big differences. knowing that i have people there for me helped me to get over being worried and to keep on truckin'. these people will never know how much i love and adore them. nor is there a way i can thank them enough for simply being there for me. i'm going to try my best to be there for them as much as they are for me. if that is the only way i can thank these people, then i'm gonna do it. not because i feel obligated...but because if i can give them the same encouragement they gave me, then i will feel, um, complete? is that a good word?

all that being said...for the first time in a while i know how it feels to be pain free. it's all thanks to those amazing people who told me i didn't have to worry...