Joy In The Midst of Struggles

Tonight I was reminded to take time away from our busy schedules. I think many of times we get in the routine of our busy lives. Where we are constantly thinking about what to do next or what to do tomorrow. We are constantly checking off of our checklist what we did or need to do. We often forget to take time to seek the beauty of today or take a step back to see where we are in life and who is surrounding us. Lately, I have been so caught up with my credential, constantly doing homework or thinking what I need to do. I stress out in times I shouldn't and get annoyed when i shouldn't just because I am thinking about what to do next and how I need to do it right now!! Sometimes we just need to STOP . Put things on pause and enjoy the beautiful things that God has granted you. Tonight, my family got together for a family dinner. It allowed time for me to pause  and look around at my family members and think how each one fulfills my life. We got to reminisce on old memories a

On Oct 1 it was World Cerebral Palsy day (which is the first year i knew about it!) and it led me to reflect on who i am as a person with Cerebral Palsy and the lessons it has taught me which i thought i would share... -do not listen to people who tell you that you can't do something because you will do it just to prove them wrong -i am a lot stronger than i think -even though i fall (literally) i will always get back up and keep pushing on -always stick up for what i deserve -i have more empathy for others especially those with any type of disability because i know exactly how it feels to struggle, to be looked at differently, and to be told you don't deserve a chance -if you want to know if a person is good and caring just have them interact with me because how they treat me will tell all (such as if they talk to me like I'm normal or if they baby talk to me like I'm dumb) -i often don't even realize i have a disability because it is just a part of