I thought I had posted this before but couldn't find it to bump it. This is from one of my Al Anon books. xo

No problem lasts forever. No matter how permanently fixed in the center of our lives it may seem, whatever we experience in this ever-changing life is sure to pass. Even pain.

Difficult situations often bring out qualities in us that otherwise might not have risen to the surface such as courage, faith, and our need for one another. All  of our experiences can help us to grow.

But we may need patience. Some wounds cannot be healed quickly. They must be given time. In the meantime, we can appreciate the new capabilities we are developing, such as the capacity to mourn and the willingness to accept. Let us share our losses and triumphs with eachother, for that is how we gather courage.

Remembering that this too shall pass can make it easier to get through a difficult day. I will be extra gentle with myself durig this time. Some extra loving care and attention to myself can make everything a little easier.