Letting Go
I've always been the family planner, organizer, and administrator. Ever since I became "Mrs. Kevin Powell" I've enjoyed planning special outings and things for my husband or family and helping to "make it happen." Even in my present state of handicap, I still enjoy planning things behind the scenes, but I am helpless in the actual executing of my plans to have things happen in a timely way. This is hard on me, and I must say a very big stressor for me. Even now if we are going on a trip or to a social function I will text details to the family ahead of time such as what the menu is, what to take, and the time we need to leave. But, that's ALL I can do. I then often have to sit helplessly and watch the minutes tick by as the ETD (estimated time of departure) passes, while I pray for patience and try not to get stressed. Granted, care for me and unanticipated circumstances are often what slows things down. AND to be honest, even when I was the ac