Just Pull Yourself Back Up
"That's what I am saying boy! I could help you but you wouldn't know that you could do it on your own! You know what I am saying? Sometimes in life you fall, but guess what? You just pull yourself back up." This quote is inspiring regardless of whom it might be directed to and regardless of the circumstances as its truth resonates and its practical application is universal. However, in this specific story its being said by a dad to a son with spina bifida. The son was in his room trying to get from his wheelchair into his bed but soon found himself trapped between the two, struggling to figure out his next step. A smile of victory As many kids often do in situations that they feel are beyond their control or ability, he calls out to dad who is in another room of the house. As dad walks in to assess the situation he immediately goes into instruction mode. "Let me see you recover." he suggests to the little guy, "Get up. Push off your wheel." And...