Unseen Hurdles

It has been almost fifteen years since I broke my neck. For the most part, my day-to-day has become quite normal. Like anyone else I go about my to-dos, goof off too much, try to watch my weight and exercise... you know, the normal things. Some days, though, I face some unseen hurdles. One day it's my provider not showing up, another it's unexpected mishaps with my equipment. These are the days it gets old.

My close friends know those inconveniences that trip me up some days. Gratefully, so many friends have helped me in a pinch. It's an honor to have people around willing to go the extra mile. For ten years (off and on) my family and friends were the primary help I had. Moving to Texas, I learned to rely on professional healthcare. Even then, my friends and family still pitch in to help.

With this help, still there are days things just don't go how I planned. I know, welcome to the club. But those wildcard situations can happen at the most inconvenient times and mess up all my plans. When there are so many important things to be done I don't want to slow down for those uh-ohs.

It's taken time to learn how to be gracious and tactful handling those hurdles. There are some things not everyone needs to know, but I live with in the back of my mind every day. They are the things that get oh so frustrating. Sure, after a few minutes (or so) I get fresh perspective. In the meanwhile I am cussing the hurdles.

Some things I've gotten used to, others will always get me frustrated. So here's some encouragement to everyone who's thought Mike has such a great attitude. Yep, I get down and frustrated too. I'm bummed out by those hurdles. You just don't get to see it.