This is Fruitycake. Life can be overwhelming, right? I think so. This morning, after a very hard rain all night that flooded the house again, we were pretty tired!

I was overwhelmed as I get with rain. I don’t like my paws wet. In fact, I despise getting wet. I have a big fear of getting wet. And I didn’t want to walk, but I knew it was good for me. So I went on a short walk. And I was ok. I really was.

My persons feel overwhelmed because an expert (was it that, really) told them that it would take 20 people working five days a week for two years to get the house liveable. Overwhelmed? You could say that. And you would be right.

But just like me in the rain, I had to take one step at a time. I didn’t try to walk miles today. But I made the effort. And my persons can’t finish this in one day or one year. But they did small things today that made for a little progress. And that was a very good start.

So if you’re feeling overwhelmed today, this affirmation is for you. Ready? Say it out loud with me.

I don’t have to do all the things today. I can take it slow. I can take it step by step. I won’t expect more out of myself than I can give. But I will do my best to try. I won’t let expectations of others keep me from going forward. I will walk at my speed. And as long as I try, that’s fine by me! I am capable and I am brave. I am so proud of my steps today.

Keep trying today, my dear family. Don’t get overwhelmed. You are doing great! I love you.

Fruitycake

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