If you've never tried the candy "Now and Later," let me explain why this is a fitting name. The candy is almost hard, but just chewy enough that you can slowly break it down. This is the "Now" part. However, as you keep chewing, little bits of the candy get stuck in between or on your teeth. That is the part for "Later."
About a week ago, I had laparoscopic surgery. Now, if you're worried about me, I'm doing fine. The surgery went well, and I am on the road to recovery. Because of my surgery, I have spent a lot more time than I am used to on the couch. I spent much of this time reading and thinking. I have frequently been frustrated during the last week that I couldn't help out around the house as I usually do, especially as we got ready for my brother and sister-in-law's open house last weekend. Could I have endured the pain and pretended like my surgery never happened? Perhaps. Would I have paid in the long run for violating my doctor's order? Undoubtedly.
Getting what we want might be available "Now and Later,"but sometimes we must give up what we want now in order to receive something greater in the future. For me, I am trying to discipline myself to pave the way to more rapid and lasting health.
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