Time and patience

“I was taught that the way of progress is neither swift nor easy.” ~Marie Curie

Yesterday afternoon I drove to the grocery to buy more chicken breasts for Coco. Her appetite is poor, thanks in part to the medications she’s taking, but she’ll make an exception for boiled chicken and broth.

Heading down 12 Mile Road, I battled another flood of tears — a frequent but unpredictable occurrence after I witnessed Coco’s accident Saturday night. I was exhausted after another restless night of worry and a long day of caregiving. And I was overwhelmed by the heartbreak of my dog’s pain and the thought of the months it will take for her to walk comfortably again.

Then I noticed the bright yellow bumper sticker on the car ahead of me at the stoplight. At first I assumed it was a student driver sticker. But it simply stated, in bold letters: PLEASE BE PATIENT. It was exactly the message I needed in that moment. ~CL