“Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” —-Mother Teresa

My husband and I just watched the Netflix miniseries called… From Scratch. It’s a true story adapted from the memoir by the same name written by Tembi Locke. If you haven’t seen it, I highly recommend it.

I’ll do my best to not give too much away. But I can tell you that it’s staying with me. It’s beautiful and heartwrenching and so well done. And, to me, it’s a reminder that we don’t have to have a huge life to have a meaningful life.

I sometimes beat myself up about this. When I was in high school, I fully intended to travel the world. I was sure that I was destined to do big things. And I haven’t.

But then again, in some ways I have.

I have loved big. My husband and I have been together longer than we were single. I love him more than ever. And… I have been fortunate to have good friends in my life that I have loved for many years.

I have cared big. When I look back over my life, I have no regrets about not doing the right thing by the people that I love. That included care managing for many family members.… And for some friends as they were making their exit.

I have tried big. Life with a disability isn’t easy. But I was able to work in my chosen field for well over 20 years. I genuinely cared about my clients.

I have laughed big and I still try to do this often!

I have appreciated big. I am truly grateful for all of the good things in my life.

I haven’t traveled the world. And I haven’t made a huge difference or impact on the world either. That really big life that I envisioned wasn’t meant to be. But I’m feeling OK about the fact that I have invested big love in everything I’ve done. And that has to be enough.

Tell me, what is it you plan to do With your one wild and precious life? -From The Summer Day by Mary Oliver.

I’m glad you’re here💜

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