I was floored. The touch of her hands on my cheeks, the calmness in her voice, and the words she spoke hit me like a tonne of bricks.
All the frustration and stress that had been building up inside of me came to a complete stop. She was right.I might have had a bad day but at least I'd had one.My dear friend in the other room would have given anything to have one more day with her husband.
Since then, when I start feeling stressed, I remind myself of Marilyn's words. At least I'm having a day!Things can always be a lot worse.The stress of the situation can always be worse.It doesn't matter.