“Write about something difficult about your “lot in life” and how your working to overcome it.”
Ironically, I’m not sure I have anything to complain about.
Yes, I’m paralyzed and it sucks sometimes, but there’s nothing to “overcome”.
It happened. There may be a cure someday. I may be able to walk again. I might not.
I have a wonderful marriage and 3 healthy kids.
I know people who are struggling or ending their marriages, so I can’t complain about the socks I find in the couch.
I have siblings that have far more heartache and pain, for me to whine about not having the use of my legs would just seems silly.
Surely, you remember me writing about Dylan?
My Mom and Dad raised their kids in poverty and I have things they only dreamed of having.
I have friends that would love nothing more than to have some of the things I take for granted.
I won’t say it’s easy and that I’m okay with my paralysis. I’m not. I accept it and I don’t let it rule me but I’ve overcome it. I don’t let it overcome me
I love this. More people should have your attitude.
Sarah´s last blog post ..Why I: Don’t Drive
Thanks, Sarah! You seem pretty positive yourself 🙂
Clearly you haven’t read what I posted today 🙂 You’ll change your mind. I assure you.
Sarah´s last blog post ..Why I: Don’t Drive
I just did 🙁
You have an amazing outlook on life. You handle the ups and downs with such grace 🙂
Taryn @ More Skees Please´s last blog post ..There’s No Place Like…my old Kentucky Home
Thank you Taryn. It’s not always easy but surely makes life more enjoyable when I do.
And another thing. Are those Coach fuzzy boots you have on in that pic??? LOVE them!
Taryn @ More Skees Please´s last blog post ..There’s No Place Like…my old Kentucky Home
Thanks!! I got them at Nordstrom Rack for around $50 last fall! They are my favorite boots EVER!!!
Great outlook. Thanks for the inspiration.
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Thank you Mary!
You always remind me to count my blessings. Thanks!
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you’re welcome my friend!
Really like the way you are so thankful and positive about everything, even though you are in a wheelchair. I have to say, it’s inspiring!! This is absolutely going to change my outlook on life.
xxSusanne
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Thank you Susanne. I’m happy to hear that.
I don’t know you and I don’t want to assume anything about your situation, but it sounds like you don’t give yourself enough credit for not letting it get you down. Yes, you live WITH your situation everyday, but you COULD let it get you down or overwhelm you or make you bitter. Your choice to keep living and keep being who you are and not be defined completely by it is a choice — and not everyone would be strong enough to make that one. In fact, most people expect the opposite and even give a “pass” in situations like yours. But you don’t take it. You accept it, live with it, and thrive. I admire that. I’m just saying. 🙂
Hey! It’s great too see you here again. You are right, I don’t usually give myself credit and I could let it get me down. I think it’s easier to be happy than to frown though. Thank you for your kind words 🙂
Hi! My friend Ash is battling tetanus. She just found out she might be in a wheelchair for life and she has one year old twins. She is down to 96 lbs and on a feeding tube. She was just released from the hospital and is overwhelmed and depressed. On top of this, her wedding is mid September! I was wondering if you could please reach out to her? I think it would be a lot to her. Please let me know if this is something you would he willing to do. Thank you so much. Jenn.Bolden98@gmail.com is my email. I can pass her info to you on there 🙂