This is Fruitycake The Raccoon. Just a reminder that I’m not a real raccoon. I just want to be one.
Yesterday was a hard day for Brickle. Some days are rougher than others.
Some days our bodies tell us to slow it down. And Brickle’s legs were bothering him.
So, it was time for me to put on Fruity smile. Fruity duty.
But you know what? It’s not that easy to be on duty all of the time. Especially when you don’t feel the best yourself. I had a smile very big for Brickle.
But for me, there wasn’t much left but a weak one.
Now, I certainly don’t mind. I love trying to encourage Brickle. And I love cheering him up. What is hard is that I don’t always feel good with my allergies. And on those days, it’s harder to be an encouragement. But I still do it.
Do you have a caregiver in your life? Someone who takes care of you? It could be physically. Or emotionally. Have you thanked them? Do you try to help them sometimes too?
And if you’re that caregiver like me, do you take time to make sure you’re ok? Sometimes I need a break. And I bet you do too.
Just like batteries need to be recharged to give energy, you do too.
I hope that Brickle gets to feeling better with his legs. And I’ll be here for him and cheering him on no matter what. Because he helped me to a better life. He helped me to have a chance.
And every chance I get, I will smile. Even if it’s hard.
–Fruitycake
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