I'm not sure why, but these last 24 hours have been difficult. There are certain things that will always be a challenge for me- and most, if not all- are compounded by the fact that I live in such a rural area. Some days, all I can do is ask for patience, grin and bear it, and move on. Others, like today, all I want to do is demand life be easier for countless people with disabilities- specifically regarding housing, reliable transportation, bigger bathrooms- these are just a few of the things that have really irritated me lately, and usually none of this bothers me except for being an annoyance that I have always and will continue to deal with. As I was about to lose it again for the tenth time tonight, I quickly snapped back to reality as I was reminded of a conversation I had with my uncle. You see, four years ago his life was turned upside down as a result of a bicycle accident. He is now classified as a quadriplegic as a result of swerving to avoid hitting a deer and lying ...