The Year Of The Rabbit

I was having this conversation with my Mom a few weeks ago about the Chinese Zodiac. I was born in the year of the rabbit, which is also what this year is. I'm not much into daily horoscopes, but I like reading about the zodiac signs and astrological information. It makes me feel like I have some kind of path in life to follow, but I especially like how it explains so much about us. I know some people don't buy into all that stuff, but I think it is very interesting. Most of it, for me anyway, seems to be pretty accurate. 

My Mom said that since it is the year of the rabbit, this is "my year". But lately, it hasn't felt like the stars and planets are lining up for me. In January, I found out my tumor is growing, in February I was in a car accident, and now we have just found out that our son suffers from sleep apnea, and will be having surgery on Friday to remove his tonsils and adenoids. So I now ask the celestial bodies to stop giving me so much to deal with, because I'm not sure if I can handle anymore! When are the great things going to start happening this year? I would really love to hold that winning powerball ticket...are you listening celestial bodies? Don't worry. I don't really pray to stars and planets. Although sometimes you have to wonder who really holds our fate?

So, after reading about people born in the year of the rabbit I did learn a few things about myself. People born under the rabbit sign believe strongly in friends and family, they are most comfortable being home, and those born under the wood rabbit sign specifically, which is my sign, occupy their time doing for others; always feeling the need to make others content. And I thought I had my life figured out before! Now I feel like I have truly found my calling. And that is to take care of my family and our home. Of course, this change has been forced on me due to my illness (whose idea was that?), but I have accepted those changes and am content with it.

So, in the next week I will be caring for Anthony as he is recovering from his surgery. I am scared for him, as most parents are for their children in medical issues like this, but I am trying not to think too much about it. Anthony, however, is excited to eat ice cream for breakfast, lunch and dinner! So at least he is thinking positively about it.

I think after this year, our family may know most of the doctors in town. Anyone need a reference? I think we may have some connections in the medical field...