An Update to "When Life Happens"

When Life Happens – Update

As some of you may know I posted about my sister having to have her legs amputated. I wanted to give an update on the situation because everyone has been so kind in wishing her well.

My sister was released from the hospital Friday, and I’m thinking I would stay with her and help with anything she needed. Well, first off when we get to her apartment, I was rendered useless because her neighbors came out and took everything from me, and the car and helped her into the apartment (she’s in an electric wheelchair) and then they left. She received such a warm welcome and people were truly glad to see her. After getting her settled in and spending time with her she politely told our brother and myself that we had to leave because her very shy cat would not come out if we were there. We reluctantly left but she is doing great. When I checked up on her over this weekend she is so busy zipping around doing things around the house. Yesterday, she even was outside washing her car, in her wheelchair, with the help of neighborhood kids.

I’m writing this because I realize it all comes down to how you look at things. Her attitude is so positive, and she doesn’t see this experience as a tragedy. She says ok she doesn’t have her legs, but she has her life and for her she feels she has come out the winner.

My sister’s story could be very different if her attitude was different than what it is. I know everyone handles things differently but sometimes I think we just must make a conscious decision in how we look at things. So, when I become overwhelmed or discouraged I intend on remembering it’s all how I look at things. Maybe this will help someone too.

Take care,

Toni