Happy Accident

Here comes the second half of 2025. Hmmm. Are we ready? I’m not sure! The first part of the year has whizzed by in the blink of an eye. What happened? Oh, well…onward!

Even though I have been in first gear since I broke my femur at the end of last year, I am moving ahead. I am doing some walking with my cane around the house. I will soon be moving to the next step, which is kicking my walker to the curb! 

Manny and I have talked a lot about this injury experience. Initially, I was at a loss as to what this was all about. I do believe that I create my own reality…why in the world would I have done this? As the months have passed, and I am gaining some hindsight, I realize that everything truly is in Divine Order. I will admit that it has been quite painful. (Those words are coming from a woman who gave birth to two babies with absolutely NO medication!) But hey—I survived!

Manny has been absolutely terrific. And I have…shall we say…had my moments! Manny has been incredibly patient and supportive. I am so much better now. And we are so much better. This challenge has taught us both so much. It solidified our love for one another. We agree that it has made us both better, and it has made our relationship that much better.

This experience has also taught me a new way of doing my job at Women’s Edition. I have been working from home and doing my contacts via the phone. Years ago, Manny created an office in our home that is just perfect. I get to look out a window into our backyard. Everything is set up just the way I need it.

Roxy Orr, my Operations Manager for the last 37 years, and I have had to learn how to communicate differently. Telephone calls, emails, and texts. The best part? Having lunch together once or twice a week. We could not do that in the beginning, but it is now part of our routine.

I hope all of you are having a great summer so far. Let’s just breathe, chill, and be in the moment. We will talk next month.