I'm Back

Yes, it's true, I've decided to come back to blogging after an almost 2 1/2 year absence.  My life is just as boring as it was two years ago, however, I have realized that I still have something to share. 

Last night, I randomly decided to look at Aggressive User. What I discovered, is that I share things here that I don't write in my journal. My posts on here tell a story about me that isn't shared elsewhere, and as such, it should continue to be told. So, here we go again.

Check out this awesome Ted Talk given by Maysoon Zayid; a comedian with cerebral palsy. It's worth watching.

"Baby, You Can Drive My Car"

Because I can't.  Yet...

Yesterday my mom brought me a huge surprise...a wheelchair accessible van!  Thanks to the generosity of my amazing parents, and my Mom's cousin Kaye,(pictured above, and the previous owner of the van,) I can now take my power chair anywhere, and I have a lot more freedom.  The van is fully equipped to meet all my needs.  Now all I need is a driver's license...

The Silver Lining

• I am grateful for trials, struggles and hard times.  Once you actually make it through a tough situation, and are on the other side of things it's much easier to see your blessings and growth earned through the trial.
• I am grateful for my defective body that makes it impossible to deny that God is real, and is watching over me.  My disability is a blessing because I constantly find myself in situations that require me to ask for help and remind me that I am nothing without God.
• Lupus has been a blessing because it has forced me to exercise and live a healthier life.  I have also learned to more fully appreciate the good days, when I don't ache or have much pain, and I don't feel like sleeping all day.

"Why Don't You Just Take A Picture? It Will Last Longer"

I know, I know, another "Fail" post, but I just couldn't help myself. I have cerebral palsy and use a wheelchair, so my whole life has been one very long disability awareness week. I have become so used to people stareing at me that I often don't notice the constant ogling until someone else brings the rubbernecking to my attention. Staring is just a part of my life, and I'm okay with it.

I have a great life. I don't have any complaints; but if I went to this school, I would.