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Old 08-23-09 | 06:53 AM
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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.
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