Just a Thought or Two

Sometimes in life, we find ourselves being drawn to certain people, and sometimes it's difficult. Relationships and friendships, may always be a struggle, but I think at some point we just adapt. Life can be difficult, but God places incredible people in our lives to support us, to listen, and laugh with us. First and foremost, let's remember that no person on this earth will be a closer friend than Jesus Himself. Let's fight for the friendships in our lives, let's talk through difficult times, through conflicts. Be spontaneous, show up, be present, don't give up. Give space, but remain consistent. Life is difficult, conflicts will happen, but life is short, so don't give up on the people in our lives. When all you can do is cry and your heart may be breaking, turn to Jesus. Let Him wipe your tears. When you're confused about which way is up, trying to make sense of a situation, of sadness, turn to Jesus.

I often wonder what my life would be like if I was born 40-50 years ago as a person with a disability. Would I have my Master's Degree? Would I even have had the opportunity to go to college? Although pondering life's what-if's can take us down a dangerous path, a dose of healthy perspective can do us all good. Words cannot adequately express my frustrations, both as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and as a person with a disability. I have been working on this post for a couple days, and even right now I worry that the wrong message will be conveyed. My goal in the work I do has always been to give people with disabilities the opportunity to try to work and realize their goals of employment, despite limitations they may have. I strive to advocate, to encourage, to hold my customers to high expectations, to help and support them in whatever way I can in the sometimes scary world of work. It is incredibly frustrating to me that today, in the year 2019, there are...