Today, I experienced another situation that might amaze those who can drive cars. It's the little things that we forget to be thankful for that may be surprisingly absent in someone else's life.
Tonight, my college hosted its annual scholarship banquet for students to meet their donors. I've attended the previous events while in school. Tonight, I got all fancied up and ready. But my ride never showed.
I was originally planning to take the city bus, because I like being able to provide my own transportation like everyone else. But my school offered for a van that was transporting other students with disabilities to stop by my apartment on the way to the dinner. I thought this would be nice, especially since it's freezing outside. Waiting for the bus seemed silly when I had a warm van waiting. But they never called and never showers. Apparently, they got lost.
The funny thing is, I wasn't surprised. Okay, that's more numbing than funny. Transportation can be such a huge issue, one I've experienced time and time again.
While I commit my life to fixing some of these broken systems that hurt those of us who face extra challenges each day, don't forget to be thankful for these little blessings if you are able to drive. Smile every time you're in traffic, because you can get to work by yourself. Smile when you are tired of driving long hours, because you can go where you want when you want to go. Smile when you have to scrape off your windshield in a blizzard, because you can get to dinner on time. Be thankful. And remember that although these are mundane comforts to you, their absence may be breaking another's heart each day.
Try singing as one,
Sjc
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