Thankful

1. I remember the Thanksgiving I was stuck in the hospital. My family brought me 3 plates of food. I was on a special diet so I wasn't supposed to eat it but I tried anyway and I got sick the following day at physical therapy. Im thankful I can eat and fellowship today!

2. I remember when I was in high school and felt like I had no friends. No one knew me and the people who did know me picked at me or didn’t want to be my friend. Today I have facebook friends I don’t even know and I cant walk to class without more than 1 person speaking to me!

3. I remember when I couldn’t go to movies, amusement parks, or concerts because my parents were scared I would get headaches and have a seizure. Today, Im thankful haven’t had a seizure in 5 years!

4. I remember when I got turned down for a job at the mall I knew I shouldn’t have worn that skirt that showed my leg brace. Today I have 6 months experience as a GS-4 civilian thanks to a recruitment program for college students with disabilities!

5. I remember when I was tired of the ridicule and just wanted to drop out of school and live off disability. The high school kids made me feel like I was so stupid and retarded. Today, I am on track to graduate with honors a semester early!

6. I remember when I had to use my right arm and leg to get around in a wheelchair, and my quad cane to help me walk. Today I can walk around my house freely without the brace on my leg!

7. I remember when I had to get my head shaved for brain surgeries. I thought I was so ugly looking at my shaved head with the staples and stitches poking through my bruised scalp. Today I have a head full of hair past my shoulders!

8. I remember when I was sad and depressed. I hated my life, attempted suicide and ran away numerous times. I would try to suffocate myself in my pillow while drowning in my tears. Today I am thankful Im not depressed anymore!

9. Losing a loved one is something I never experienced but has always been one of my biggest fears. Having almost lost my dad to cigarettes, my mom to colon cancer, and my grandma to her declining health, Today, I am thankful I get to enjoy the holidays with all of them!

10. I remember when I couldn’t move my left arm, could only use my right hand, had no function in my left foot, and had no left field vision prohibiting me from getting a license. Today I am thankful for my healing and believing that by this time next year I will be totally healed and thankful that the use of my left side is restored!