Enough is Enough

/ Ann Coleman

I’m not sure who’s in charge of handing out luck, but whoever it is, he or she should be fired.  Immediately.  Because the string of bad luck I’ve been on for the past year or so has worn out it’s welcome and needs to go away right now.  Yes, I know adversity makes us stronger and that “when the going gets tough, the tough get going,” but there comes a time when even the toughest of us just want things to lighten up a little.

photo-3I handled it when my dog  came down with heart worm, even after being on heart worm preventative pills for a year.  I adjusted to the pandemic and all the grief and hardship it brought.  I handled the fear of my granddaughter’s premature birth and my husband’s cancer diagnosis, and when I started seeing flashing lights in my right eye, I was just grateful to be able to get a quick appointment with my eye doctor.  Even when my beloved “grand-dog” Frank died unexpectedly on the very day of my husband’s major surgery, I focused on what a good life he had led and and was thankful that he had died at home, with my son and daughter-in-law with him.

I’m not saying that I didn’t complain through it all, or have my moments of self pity and anxiety.  Of course I did, and it would be silly to say otherwise, especially since some of the people who read my blog know me personally and they’d spot the lie. I’m just saying that during what has been a very turbulent period, I tried really hard to keep a positive attitude and to focus just as much on the things that were going right as the things that were going wrong.  And I also figured that sooner or later, our luck had to improve.

Yet just one day after my husband finally got his port removed (which is a very good sign and certainly cause for celebration), I managed to break a bone in my foot.  I wasn’t even doing anything risky or athletic when it happened.  I simply tried to turn around, and while my foot turned, the flip-flop sandal I was wearing didn’t, and down I went.  And of course it is my right foot, which means that I can’t drive when I’m wearing the big “walking boot” the doctor said I’d need to keep on for the next four to six weeks.  (Note to self:  next time I decide to break a foot, break the left one.  It’s so much more convenient.)

It’s not a bad break and it doesn’t even hurt very much.  But it was the last straw, as far as I’m concerned.  Someone has messed up, somewhere, and given me an extra helping of bad luck, I’m just sure of it.  And they need to make it right, and start sending more good luck my way to make up for it.  I’ve spent some time thinking about this and I have my arguments all clear in my mind, complete with supporting data to prove my case. Now all I need to do is figure out just exactly who I have to make my case to, and I’ll be all set.  If only life came with a good customer service department……

145 thoughts on “Enough is Enough”

  1. I’m so sorry to hear about your foot. It’s all right to take a minute or two in life to simply feel the disappointment with it all. I hope you heal quickly. I love the idea of a customer service hotline for life. It would be immensely helpful. Take care, Ann!

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    • Thank you, Brenda! I’m sorry for the late reply, I somehow missed your comment. And yes, wouldn’t a customer service hotline be great? I think all of us would want to use it from time to time!

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  2. Oh, my, Ann, it’s actually refreshing to hear you complain about life’s unfairness! You are so dependably well balanced when the latest problem has shown its ugly face. “I’ve had it!” is the chorus of all of us sooner or later, and you just joined a very illustrious group that finds comfort in numbers. Congratulations!

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    • Thanks, Martha!! Sometimes we all “hit the wall,” don’t we? The trick is just to express our outrage and dismay, and then pick ourselves up and move on…. And you’re right, it does help to have the company of so many other people who understand exactly what we’re feeling!

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  3. Oh I’m so sorry to hear this, Ann. That is a terrible string of bad luck. And what a pain to not be able to drive with the boot. That has to be the end of it. I’m not in charge of luck, but I’m sending what I have your way 🧡

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    • Thank you so much, Diana! I’m trying hard to slow down….but it isn’t as easy as I had hoped it would be! Still, I don’t really have much of a choice, and I think I can learn a lot from this situation.

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    • Thank you so much! It’s feeling better already, although I’m getting tired of wearing the boot. Still, I know I’m lucky that it wasn’t a more serious injury and that I should heal completely from it. Thanks for the comment!

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  9. Long time Anne………………..nothing for me??????????????????

    On Thu, Jun 10, 2021 at 12:34 AM Muddling Through My Middle Age wrote:

    > Ann Coleman posted: “I’m not sure who’s in charge of handing out luck, but > whoever it is, he or she should be fired. Immediately. Because the string > of bad luck I’ve been on for the past year or so has worn out it’s welcome > and needs to go away right now. Yes, I know adver” >

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    • Welcome back!!! I still remember you post about holding a garage sale on your apartment balcony, and chuckle every time I think of it. Are you blogging again? I clicked on your name, but it just went to your gravitar. (or however that’s spelled) I’ve missed your posts!!

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  10. Ann,
    Don’t’t even get me started. I’m sorry to hear that life is truly sucking for you right now, and I hope and wish that only good vibes and good things come to you and yours! While I haven’t experienced all you’re going through, there’s a reason why I named my blog Wayward Sparkles. My life is about turning sour lemons amply provided by the Universe into Arnold Palmers. I’m rarely at a loss for fodder. So, shall we just clink glasses, say ‘Cheers’ and figure out how best to get through it? Blessings and a speedy recovery to you! 😊 Mona

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    • That is a great way to look at things, and thank you for your blog that helps us see the way to making good use of life’s lemons. I do agree with that old saying, “we can’t control what happens to us, but we absolutely can control how we respond to it!” Thanks for the comment!

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  11. Oh, Ann! I’m so sorry to hear this! You’re so right: enough is enough. You had your share of bad luck and are due for good times ahead. I hope you’re foot is better by now? And that sounds quite terrifying about the flashing lights in right eye, could your eye doctor help with it? Sending you good vibes and healing wishes. Take care!

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    • Thanks, Sarah! The flashing lights were caused by “floaters” in my eye, which are pieces of the gel that holds the retina in place breaking away and floating around. They can be temporary or permanent. But someone told me they can also mean a tiny tear in the retina, so I may get my eyes checked again just to be sure. My foot is better, and I’m slowly getting used to the boot. But I have to admit that I’m hoping my luck changes sooner rather than later!

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      • Glad to hear your foot is better and that you’re getting used to the boot, Ann.
        Yes, better have your eyes checked again, just to be on the safe side!
        Wishing you a lovely weekend!

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  12. Bad things come in bulk! And don’t we all hate that. I have been facing a string of bad times too so I feel you 🙂 but there is always the light at the end of the tunnel, who said we can’t complain while reaching the end though? XD I hope you’re doing better now!

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    • Thank you! I like the idea of being able to complain a bit as we make out way through the tunnel towards the light. Sometimes it helps to vent, and sometimes it also helps us to move on and put things into perspective.

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  13. Oh, I agree that you have had your share of bad luck these days! So sorry to hear of your injury. What else can go wrong? You have a right to complain and say enough is enough. But as my mother used to say, when it rains it pours. But you will “muddle through” the bad luck and carry on with your usual grace. May you heal and your husband continue to do well. Be careful out there!

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    • I’m so sorry for the delay in my answer, I thought I had answered your comment already! Anyway, yes trouble does seem to come in groups, and we can only hope that it goes away in bulk as well! Your mother was right in her saying, I think. And thanks for your good wishes…I’m sure I will muddle through it all!

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