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My concert was awesome. Both bands totally rocked. Several things occured to me during and after the show. The groups that played were Journey (my fav) and Def Leppard (hubs fav) so it was really apprapo that we went together. I have always loved Journey for their music but what hit me last night is for as much as I love their music it is their band name that I love as well. I have been on a journey of my own for many years and will continue till the day they lay me in the ground. I spend a lot of my life identifying my journey through life w/ music as many people do. While at the show I bought a t-shirt. From the wall I could not see the finer print - when the salesman handed it to me I knew it was a message from my HP. It simply says "Dont stop believing". Amazing where the messages will appear if we are ready to see or hear them.
The other big reward for me was being there w/ hubs. We have struggled for many years w/ this disease. The struggle is not over by a long shot but for now it is quiet. I am trying to work a program in my busy lifestyle. It can and often is hard to remember to let go of the petty BS of each day, stay out of others business and just focus on me. Spending time w/ hubs like this last night was like our early days before this disease took hold of him. He was not all the ugly things I dislike about how this disease affects him - he was fun to be with. So for one day at a time I can be grateful for the times we share like this.
HP offers so many lessons in our lives each day. The reward comes when we let go and listen. It was a simple concert that I have been trying to see for 22 years - but apparently HP knew I wasnt ready to see them until now. Knew I would not appreciate the message I was meant to hear. Today I can say that I am truly grateful for it all.
Karen
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Karen
I am sooo happy for you both that you went and had a great time!! New memories to treasure!When our A's are active there are so few of them and so precious.
I found that when I learned to detatch with love, they came a lot closer together. I had stopped obscessing, learned the 3 C's, and was able to enjoy those times so much more. When I changed, A did too. Now the good times far outnumber the bad. We both slip at times, but hey, progress, not perfection!
Praying that you will both have more and more good memories to cherish, TLC
I went to that concert when they were here! You're right, they rock!! I've always loved both bands. Watching a one armed drummer and the odds he overcame to stay in the band is just totally amazing. I'm so glad you had a great time with the added measure of some "insight" :) The Don't Stop Believin lightbulb moment is awesome.
Be Good To Yourself *wink* teehee
Christy
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If we think that miracles are normal, we will expect them. And expecting a miracle is the surest way to get one.
Woohoo! Good for you! Glad you had a great time! 