Don’t Let It Freeze You

Proud of myself this week and here is a picture my daughter took of me to prove it! 😊

After being stuck inside for a couple days, it was time to dig out of the snow and ice so life could keep moving. We needed to get to work, grab groceries, pick up a prescription, and honestly just get some fresh air.

First step was clearing off the driveway and the car. The tools we had were not fancy at all… we used a broom and a dust pan… because we were working with what we had and getting it done little by little.

Halfway through, someone stopped and offered help and after I excitedly agreed, he asked if I could pay him. When I said I did not have cash, he quickly drove off like we weren’t worth their time.

Those moments sting because when you are out there freezing and struggling, even a little kindness can mean everything. Honestly, the sting of that brief hope for help disappearing felt just as cold as the air. It made the whole situation feel more frustrating and overwhelming for a minute.

But I decided not to sit in that feeling. I shook it off, asked a neighbor to borrow a shovel, and kept going. When it was finally good enough, I had one of those quiet proud moments because I actually pushed through and finished it.

Because I kept going, we got the car out, handled what we needed to handle, and even treated ourselves to a quick food run.

I know with all that’s happening in the U.S. and around the world right now this seem minimal, but it reminded me that life is going to throw cold and frustrating moments at you. People are not always kind or helpful. You cannot control that part. What you can control is what you do next.

Do not let those moments freeze you. Let them push you forward.

Keep going.

Keep figuring it out.

Keep showing up.

And when you have the chance, be the person who helps someone else because you never know who is having a tough day.

🧡✨💫 🧩

#loveyouall #staysafe #helpeachother