I went to the orientation at vocational rehab today. I felt awkward walking in as I was the only person there that currently has a job and is seeking assistance with overcoming barriers with my hearing. I became very aware of exactly how lucky I am to have a job and the ability to take care of myself and my family. Times are really tough, but the more I look around me, we have it good. I am very appreciative for what I have.
That appreciation is making it even more important for me to take care of myself; to keep what I have, I need to care for me.
Along with this look at my appreciation, my sister, who has severe sight disabilities (yes I am the eyes and she is the ears ;) had surgery on her eyes yesterday. I got a text from her today simply stating, "I can see". Tears came to my eyes! After spending 37 years of visual impairments that have prevented her from driving, from pursuing some of her dreams as a teenager, and kept her home bound at various times in her life, she can see. How amazing! Any improvement in her sight will be welcome, but she is saying that there is no doubt, her vision is going to be improved once her recovery is behind her.
Attitude of gratitude! It has struck me in so many ways today. Today is also the twins' 8th birthday, or as Abby likes to say, she is 2. I have been so blessed to have the twins in my life, and to go through each stage of their developing lives with them is so amazing. While both girls have had some issues and required physical therapy/occupational therapy/speech therapy, they are normal 8 year olds now. They strive towards being healthy and are so curious about life and how it works. I thank G-d for thier health and their ability to adapt and learn.
My life is full of blessings; from my family, partner, children, friends to my job, health, spirituality, to each breath I take, each sunrise/sunset I witness, each bud of spring or leaf pile of fall, all are blessings that enrich my life and keeps me moving forward towards my own health.
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