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my family was visiting today with someone we have adopted in our hearts back in 1994--he is at the same institution as "janie" lived-- we try to stroll him in his wheelchair as much as we can when we visit--he seems to enjoy this--between talking to him (he's non-verbal) and walking there is a lot of time to think--
today i was contemplating how i might start something i've always wanted to do (purposely don't want to share it) --it sounded great and "teddy" (not real name) looked approvingly as i chattered away --who knows it could work-- i went on and on about it, until teddy started grunting his annoyance at the subject now-- we walked on -- teddy often inspires me to dream--it's like--how does he seem so happy and content--he doesn't own a house, or an apartment--he doesn't even have his own room--but yet he is happy-- not all of the residents there are happy--but teddy is--
when i see teddy i'm sometimes ashamed of how discontented i can be--life's not fair and life's not easy--yet here is someone for whom nothing comes easy but he smiles and he laughs and he forgives all the little and big injustices he has had to go through --that's one of the reasons he so inspires me but it's not the main reason--i don't know what the main reason is but when i am with him, i feel it--kinda like he might be an angel--i truly believe there are angels among us, no doubt!
most of the stuff i think i'm going to do -i don't --but every once in awhile i find myself actually living out one of my daydreams--i wonder if teddy does.~
Yes we should look at life in a positive way just like teddy I guess. THanks for visiting me. Do you like to follow each other? Let me know will follow you right back.
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we really should---yes paps i would love to follow each other thanks!!
DeleteMy husband and I watched something on the Para-Olympics last night and were discussing how we should never complain about anything ever again. They are just amazing-their will, determination, physical strength, all of it.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary to your son and daughter in law!
i know---it's astounding how some people can do so much--against such huge trials---thanks joyce :)
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ReplyDeleteI was always told that their are people brought into our lives for a reason, even though that reason may not be clear.
Hope you have a great day.
i so believe that too--thank you tina--have a wonderful day ;)
DeleteHappy birthday to Teddy and happy anniversary to your son/DIL!
ReplyDeleteI think it is neat with the time you spent with Teddy and the sounding board he was as you expressed your ideas and thoughts. I'm often humbled when I see others around me who struggle with this and that and still have a smile on their face, when I really how blessed I really am and I don't smile more.
may today be a good one!
betty
he is quite the good listener and dream maker---thanks betty--yours too :)
DeleteIt's hard not to wish for a better, easier life for those in our lives with disabilities. (Somehow "special needs" is not a word that I like, but I cannot think of another). My grandson who has autism struggles every day to do things we take for granted. But these kids are amazing in so many intangible ways.
ReplyDeleteoh they are truly amazing people---i know so many people with disabilities--and they always humble me-- most of the time they have such a sweet spirit and a hopeful one too--blessings to your dear grandson--thanks:)
DeleteI say a prayer of thanks everyday for all my blessings.
ReplyDeletei know--and sometimes i don't even recognize my blessings at first! thanks em :)
DeleteI love this post. A long time ago a friend talked about how her daughters had been so amazed during a mission trip by how happy one of the boys their age was - he lived in a shack, had barely enough food, no new clothes, not any of the things we all think we "need." But he was truly, radiantly happy. I think maybe they are angels of sorts, because they teach us so much with just their smiles.
ReplyDeletethey actually do a lot of teaching--you are so right! thanks nicki :)
DeletePoignant story, Lynn, it touched a nerve. It has inspired me to do a little soul searching.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jenny
PS...have fun with the dashes...I love the dots... (hehehe)
i am glad it inspired :)--i hope you are feeling better these days----and yeah--gotta love those dashes and dots.............thanks jenny :)
DeleteReminders of perspectives are important. Like your time with Teddy and your dreams. I too, have a lot of dreams that don't come true, but sometimes... : )
ReplyDeleteit is always good to keep the right perspective and some people just bring that out in a person--thanks joy :)
DeleteMaybe not having to deal with all the headaches of living a materialistic existence has freed his mind, maybe it's just that he gets happy when you pay attention to him, maybe I should stop so you can just enjoy it. 8^D
ReplyDeleteyou could be very right about this rch---i think he does love attention---thanks rch :)
DeleteSometimes people who are less fortunate than ouselves can teach us to count our blessings.
ReplyDeleteso very true!! thanks sherry :)
DeleteI also believe there are angels among us. :)
ReplyDeleteI agree with Sherry. Counting our blessings: that's something all of us should do.
i really do too---and for sure---thanks dana :)
DeleteHappy birthday to Teddy. I think everyone daydreams and there's definitely angels out there.
ReplyDeletei think you are right on both accounts--thanks christine:)
DeleteI remember you posting about him during the April A-Z blogging. It's often said that ppl who do have too much don't appreciate little things. Sadly, I have an ex daughter in law like that. Enjoyed reading your post today
ReplyDeletei think that can surely be the case sometimes---thanks:)
DeleteWhat a blessing to have someone like Teddy in your life. How much better would our world would be if everyone had a Teddy? A wonderful gift to remind them how wonderful their life really is.
ReplyDeletehe is a true blessing to all who have crossed paths with him--thanks jenn :)
DeleteSometimes, we all do. Would that we did more often.
ReplyDeleteso true--thanks :)
DeleteI reckon you should always try to look on the bright side of life, as there is always someone else worse off than you :-).
ReplyDeleteyep and you don't have to look too far--thanks :)
DeleteIndeed, there are angels among us! Happy Birthday to Tommy and Happy Anniversary to Dustin and Adrienne!
ReplyDeleteoh yeah! thanks so much :)
DeleteInteresting post, left me thinking and dreaming...
ReplyDeletei am glad--thanks marina :)
DeleteI hope both 'Janie' and 'Teddy' continue to be a vital part of your life, Lynn. It sounds like there is a lot of goodness that comes out of it.
ReplyDeletethank you suze--"janie"--really jaime---passed away some years ago--but we are hoping to be in big tommy's life for a long time!:)
DeleteThis is beautiful Lynn. Some people have such amazing spirits and Teddy sounds like one of them! They are put on this planet to pick us up and help us put things in perspective!
ReplyDeletethat is certainly it---he has an angelic spirit---and even though they say he is blind--i have caught him looking straight in my eyes and winking--now what else can that be but an angel! thanks val :)
DeleteThere are most certainly angels among us. You are lucky to have found some of them. Love this post Lynn.
ReplyDeletei am very blessed--thanks julie :)
DeleteI remember so many times when I was working as a nurse thinking that...and wondering how can these people be so happy and content when they are so sick and so poor...perspective for sure!!!
ReplyDeleteI use....i suppose like you use dashes...funny!
yes that's it--our perspective---and i love your.........thanks annmarie :)
DeleteA great post, Lynn. Reminds me, I work as an assistant nurse, my clients are aged. I have one in particular (she is 75) and has gone through alot (liver failure, breast cancer, has diabetes 2... ALOT. And she is so satisfied withe her life. Infact, when I visit her, I'm so at home (she talks alot :D) Kind of makes me feel guilty when I complain about this and that. I'm sure Teddy daydreams as well. And they do come true once in a while. When you go visit him, or someone else does. :) Those actions, no matter how small or someone might think them insignificance, are the world, the daydream to someone like Teddy. Happy Thursday!
ReplyDeleteawwww your client sounds so strong--i am sure you are a good listener---thank you so much cecilia :)
DeleteI believe in angels - and yes, they walk among us.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, and makes you think how lucky we are.
i am glad to know another angel believer--thanks maria ;)
Deleteamazing how inspiration can come form everyone. Great post.
ReplyDeleteyes he is amazing! thanks juli :)
DeleteHappy birthday to teddy and happy anniversary to Dustin and Adrienne.
ReplyDeletethanks so much lynda :)
DeleteI know the song well...and it's not so much sad for me...as it is painful to hear. I could not play the video. :(
ReplyDeleteawww i am sorry you couldn't watch the video---thanks em :)
DeleteTeddy sounds like an amazing person. I wish we all had a Teddy in our lives to remind us that it's ok to make lemonade out of lemons.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't worry one bit about what people think of the dashes. I read a lot of blogs and we all have our own little quirks. It's what makes each blog unique, I think :)
he really is a wonder---and such a nice way to put it!! haha yeah we all do have our little things we do! thanks theresa :)
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