Life had been relatively good in the last couple of years and I thank God for that. However, beginning in 2016, I left my job at a University in New Orleans where I had worked for 17 years. I had been challenged with illness and it would have been a better idea to go on a leave of absence and address the health issues. But I kept trying. However, in 2016, I learned to it was best to leave. (1. Lesson 1: Learn to walk away. In 2017, I lost my mom to 4th stage lung cancer. That was the hardest challenge I've ever had. She was a wonderful best friend, confidant, and a woman that lived a great legacy. I thank God for a few friends that I have but can tell you this, no one is like mom; and you really learn a lot about people when you are down and out. I am still challenged with health issues and struggle to take care of business affairs, and basic stuff. I find myself feeling very much alone. (Lesson 2: Keep moving forward and do the best you possibly can always praying for God for strength.
Although you may have one setback and another, keep moving forward and look for your blessings in small things, taking nothing for granted. Live, Love and Laugh if you can despite very thing. I once believed that there is something good to come out of every bad situation. (Appreciate and enjoy your life in every possible way you can and keep believing. God is amazing and he loves us. (Lesson 3: Expect a Miracle).