At eight p.m. I found myself driving to Target to get a birthday gift for my nephew. As I was walking into the store, I couldn't help but smile. I was never able to drive in the evening because by nighttime, my body was immobile Even though I had a crazy busy day, I feel incredibly blessed that I could run one more errand before the sun went down. So, when Jack opens his DS game tomorrow evening he will be happy that he has a new game and I will be thrilled that I could go get it all by myself!
Happy 10th Birthday Jack I love you!!!
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For the past 30 some years my evenings consisted of sitting on the couch and reading to my girls and watching television. Tonight was a new night. In 15 minutes, I did 50 sit ups and 1 1/2 miles on the elliptical. Sure, it would have been easier and more entertaining to find out who will get a rose on The Bachelorettee, but I'm going to take what the good Lord has given me and start doing cardio exercise daily. I hope you will do the same.
Sharon and I ran a couple errands this afternoon. I parked my car, and helped Sharon out of the backseat. As we walked hand in had through the parking lot we passed a handicap parking space. Sharon asked me why the spot was so much larger than all the other spaces. I explained that many people with disabilities need to open their car door all the way to make it easier to get in and out of their car. I couldn't help but ask her if she remembers me parking in spots just like that. Her response was a simple, "No."
It wasn't that long ago that a handicap parking space was necessary for me. I had to open my car door all the way to hoist myself out and walking more than a few steps to the store doors was unthinkable. So, here I am today elated, not only that I am capable of returning items to West Marine and Target by myself, but that it doesn't matter that the only parking spots on this Sunday afternoon are clear across the lot. I guess what I'm trying to say is we shouldn't complain that someone just stole the last close parking space. Chances are that when you get older, you will need to use that handicap parking space and you'll look back and remember how good you had it when you had to walk a long distance in the cold rain. Everyday that I am able to step into the shower I feel blessed. Bathing has always been a chore that did not come easily and often ended with me asking for help. Not until recently, I always had to wash my hair in the sink because my balance didn't allow me to do the task standing in the shower. I would depend on my mom or my husband to wash my hair for me.
Showering independently is one of those things that I'm sure many people take for granted. It was always one of those things that I dreaded, but now I can do it without anticipating my next step in the process. I can stand in the shower and not worry about whether I will fall and hurt myself. I am actually to the point that I can see why many enjoy showering after a long stressful day. It's funny that I never knew it could be relaxing, not to mention a break from the kiddos! |
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