Practicing Patience

Our little McAllister has had a rough week. We’ve been doctoring for a couple of months with her this fall. More challenges surfaced this week requiring another trip to the vet. She is a trooper. The look on her face when I loaded her in her carrier was one of resignation and gratitude. Or at least that’s what I interpret the look to be.

This morning she is having problems yet again. And I fret and worry and wish I could make it all better for her. It is hard knowing she doesn’t feel well. I want her to feel better right now.

These imperfect bodies of ours bring us all challenges to deal with. Especially as we get older our bodies change and things do go wrong.

I was eating something several weeks ago and a small chunk of a back tooth came off. My dentist tells me that several of my teeth have cracks in them. I’m wearing them out with each use.

The joys of aging I keep saying, which in reality is a resignation that life brings what it brings. And like McAllister I am grateful to have people that will help try to make my aging body be better again.

I’ve learned however that there are few quick fixes in life.

My little McAllister may need more doctoring. My tooth needed a procedure and that has to heal for several weeks before I can have a crown put on it.

Everything takes time. Patience requires practice.

The good news is that we are offered plenty of opportunities as we get older to practice having patience aren’t we! And, that’s whether we like it or not!

What do you need to practice having more patience with today?