We made a trip to Walnut Creek to look at some possible housing options. May as well stop at Sam's Club to have a hot dog while we are nearby. As we are waiting in line, a woman approaches us and she seems excited. She asked us if we would mind talking with her as she has a sister who had recently become quadriplegic. She was excited to see us out in the world. She was curious about how we had gotten out and why we seemed so happy. We were glad to speak with her. She told us that it would be great if we could meet and/or talk with her sister. Perhaps it might create some hope for the future. We did call and spoke with the sister as well as the mom. It was such a blessing for us to get out of ourselves and remember that things have improved so much during the year. We hope to make a visit real soon and to keep in mind how much things have changed in the last year and a half. A friend called me recently and reminded me that when you let someone help you, you are actually giving them something. This was absolutely the case when this woman approached us. She gave us a very powerful gift by helping us to remember that we are not alone and that we are all connected.
I will remember to reach out to others and to accept the blessings that have been given to me so abundantly.
Sunday, November 29, 2015
My gratitude…
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours…
My heart is overflowing with love and gratitude today and I will strive to be mindful of the many and beautiful blessings that I am surrounded by.
My heart is overflowing with love and gratitude today and I will strive to be mindful of the many and beautiful blessings that I am surrounded by.
- First of all, I am grateful to God
- my partner, Colleen, who has taught me how to love, I am so very grateful…
- Everyone around me, the team, that helps me to be alive every day
- to all my beautiful family, that amaze me with their love and support
- to the many who have taught me so much, along the way
- for my van
- for the feast and the friends we shared today with
- for the housing and my colleagues who have helped me
- for the friends who cannot bring themselves to see me, yet
- Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
- for music
- for the Department of Rehabilitation
- for JFKU
- for. Ms. Wheelchair USA
- for the earth, the universe
- for ladybugs
- for the ocean
- for my memories
- for the future
- Punkin
Your heart was made to love and be grateful…
2015
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