The mind keeps thinking that you've had enough. But your heart keeps telling you don't give up -- Winter Break 2016

I smiled, glad that Mum had my back on some things.  "Thank you," I said to her.  "I miss it really badly... I know I have to get a bit healthier before I go back out there, but I just want to get back to normal somehow."

I nodded, understanding how hard it was to not be able to do something she loved to do.  "Things will get back to normal," I said to her quietly, "it'll just take time."