“If we all threw our problems in a pile…”

I believe this is so true!!

We have two special needs children – a daughter with Down syndrome and a daughter with cerebral palsy (as well as an older daughter and son). I know that sometimes people look at us and, perhaps feel some pity (which I dislike) but also often wonder “oh, how do they do it??”.

But, we spent the morning at our local children’s hospital with our youngest recently (while she was having some testing done and being seen by specialiasts) and saw some truly remarkable children and families really fighting for their health and we marvelled “oh my! how do they do it??”. I mentioned to my husband later that day that, ironically, I believe people feel that way about us and he looked at me strangely and said “Do what? Our girls are happy and healthy … they aren’t a struggle at all!”.

I guess my point is, as the quote says, it’s all perspective. You think your life is a struggle until you see someone worse than you … then you are thankful for the “struggle” you’ve been given!

Thanks for the beautiful quote Crystal!

Michelle

I am enjoying the quotes that you put up lately. I have to say, though…my husband might disagree with this one. He deals with panic disorder, agoraphobia, and an eating disorder…I’m sure that he’d trade with many people. When I think of it that way, it makes this quote more true. I’d hate to have to go through what he goes through on a daily basis.

Seriously what I needed to read. It’s so easy for me to get wrapped up in the emotion of it all, and just feel depressed everything. this adds a delightful twist to stepping back a little bit!