Looking through new eyes

Have you ever gone on what is meant to be a simple outing but found out there are obstacles in your way. Well that is my life. I now even make decisions on if I plan to go somewhere on the bases if it is accessible, is it raining outside. My life with a disability!

I have totally changed the way I look at things. I now find that I see things that I might have missed before. And sometimes I can get others to see things they too would of missed. Ever been on crutches for a long time or spent time in a wheelchair. These are the challenges I have and the what I live with.

Sometimes a negative approach can quickly impact a persons life. So here is my take with positiveness(if there is such a word).

I went to a Relief Society Christmas party the other night. I was really nice and it was an appropiate way to prepare for Christmas. We started in the chapel and then went to relief society room, so I opted for crutches, due to the moving and the seating. Well supper was on and holding a plate while using crutches is not a possibility. But the kind and thoughtful sisters in the ward were quickly asking if I would like supper. So off went a sister to get me something. Another sister decided the previous one had not got me enough so she came back with some goodies. Then another seeing I didn't have something else went to get me some more, another got me a drink. I am so grateful for these sisters and there kindness who took it upon themselves to help someone out.

I help out in Jordy's class once a week. I found this a very rewarding time to help educate others. Kids are great they asked questions most adults are scared to ask. They are often asking about my stump, and if it hurts? How it happened? I am always keen to answer the questions as it gives them an opportunity to learn about things that adults often tell them to not ask. I see these kids at the shops and they wave and say hello with the parents telling them often not to stare or to leave me alone. They tell there parents that it's okay I help at school and I let the parents know it's okay.

There is always a way to adjust to new surroundings. It takes faith, courage and time.

And to my children, they are incredible because my situation impacts on them especially. They help not always willing but they do. They don't shun the fact that I am there mother. They want to attend there events, sports and they generally want me to be there, to support. Which to me is living proof that a disability is simply something we live with not a death sentence or put us into oblivion

So when your out an about look around, take a moment to reflect and be grateful for what you have and who you have around you.