Wheeliversery Thanks

This is a day of anniversaries at my house. It is the 17th anniversary of my son’s birth–or his 17th birthday. 🙂 It is also my 17th wheeliversary. I don’t know exactly what to call it, but it is the 17th anniversary of the day my wheelchair life began. We celebrated the birthday yesterday and he’s happily working away with his gifts today. So, today can be a day of reflection for my wheeliversary.

Attitude of Gratitude

I choose to make my reflections about gratitude. And as I’ve been reflecting, I’ve realized that much of what I am grateful for is directly connected to others. I am grateful for their impact in my life and how they have positively impacted the trajectory of my life and my future is brighter because of them.

Card Colors

When I saw the colors for this week CAS Colours & Sketches challenge, I knew using them on a card with a wheelchair image was perfect. After all, my wheelchair is Gorgeous Grape colored. And, I would say my two favorite 2021-2023 In Colors are Fresh Freesia and Soft Succulent. I’m not sure there could be a more perfect color combination for me. 🙂

Thank You All

When I start thinking back over the past 17 years and all who need thanked for their part in helping me adjust and thrive in my wheelchair life, I am overwhelmed. There is no way I can personally thank all of them, so hopefully they will run across this post and know how grateful I am for the part they have played in my life. If you see this and know of someone who should see it, please pass it on.

People represented by this card:

• Stranger who came across the accident and helped until EMS arrived
• Friends who immediately responded to our needs
• Friends and family who helped care for my two year old
• Husband for hard decisions and stepping into extra care giving
• Doctors and nurses at St. Francis hospital in Tulsa
• Therapists for myself and my son
• My ramp building husband and dad
• Friends and neighbors
• Family member who have stepped in wherever and whenever needed
• Friends who stopped to see us on their travels across the country
• My Ms Wheelchair Kansas/America family
• KSDS, Inc. and all those involved with raising, training, and teaching about amazing service dogs
• Every stranger who has held a door open, gotten something down off a high shelf for me, or just offered a friendly smile and hello.
• Old friends who still maintain a regular connection
• New friends who have developed a connection in the last 17 years
• All who push me to be the best me possible and continue to reach for the stars.
• Victory in the Valley family
• GRRRace Inkers
• Daveda’s Stampin’ Sisters
• The rest of my Stampin’ Up! family

Thank you to everyone who touches my life. I am thankful for you all and wouldn’t be who I am today without our interaction. My new normal began 17 years ago. We all started a new normal a little over a year ago. I am thankful I’ve had years of practice of resiliency and learning to pivot and make adaptations when necessary. I’m thankful I’ve had time to practice being successful with a new normal. If you are struggling with your new normal, contact me. I’d be happy to sit in the muck and mire with you as you figure out how to pivot and adapt to be successful in your new normal. We aren’t meant to go through any of this life alone.

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Also, make sure you head over to Kylie’s Interational Blog Hop and see all the amazing thank you cards created by Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators around the world. And, don’t forget to vote for your favorite.///