View From My Wheelchair: Some Summertime Fun


Everything we know, knew has been turned around. Chronic illness took our definitions and buried our sandcastles. Yearnings remain, unrealizable. 

The sand at my feet haunts me with memories: 

Me, as a child, playing at the beach; Me, with my child, playing at the lake.

My heart beckons me, and I respond, “Yes, yes, I will find new ways to have fun.”

So, now, I dig deep into my soul. Pouring out my pain. Fun can be, is redefined. Laughter bursts. I find joy in watching others play in the sand and water. 

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Rose Wolfe (Living Free with disAbilities)

Let's get to the elephant first: I have myotonic dystrophy which defines my physical limitations, but it does not define me. Without the distraction of physical activities, I have found my passions: (1) Encouraging others to live more fully with fun, faith, and hope; (2) finding freedom in oil painting; (3) writing about my experiences; and (4) encouraging others to live more passionately. It is my belief that every person lives with at least one disability - for impairments are not limited to those with chronic illnesses. Many neurotypical people are psychological architects who have constructed enclosures in which they trap themselves. Mindsets, attitudes, and perceptions are fluid realities. Many of us have forgotten that it is possible how to live beyond our disabilities. Life may have challenges but faith and hope are within reach. I have made my choice: I am LivingFreeWithdisAbilities.

3 thoughts on “View From My Wheelchair: Some Summertime Fun”

  1. Finding joy in others’ happiness is a wonderful perspective. It’s also real–like giving someone the perfect gift and the exalted feeling you get in being part of their glee. Maybe you got some warm sand between your toes for yourself, Rose?

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