Originally Posted by
BluesDawg
I can understand the frustration. I went through a similar buid up of expectations and disappointment when I thought I could have my tracheotomy tube removed during my cancer treatments but learned I would have to wait a couple of months more. I was crushed and angry and depressed at first. But I gradually came to accept it. The time went by and the tube came out and all was well. But I was so angry at the time.
Exactly!
I was projecting into the future and, when I saw it wasn't going to match my vision, I allowed myself to get upset about it. What I should have done was to embrace my destiny - the reality of today.