Challenges can make you a better person

I woke up today thinking that I would give an update on my health, but I really want to talk about my attitude. I am so grateful that I get to wake up everyday and pursue my dream of going to college and bettering myself on a daily basis. I used to be against hard work and not pushing myself until I realized that I am my own obstacle. Once in a while I go through the day moping around, but I always catch myself before I get to down and remind myself what lies ahead in my life.

I have to keep working to be a better person daily otherwise I will strive for nothing and that is no help at all. I realize now that I am a better person when I put my best foot forward on a daily basis. I have been job searching lately but I am quickly realizing that finishing school may be my best option before I even think about getting a job. The happiest I get is right after I complete a long assignment for class or for fun talking sports.

I am learning daily that my disability can be my ability and that I can make my own path. I have to show people what I am capable of and I am finally confident enough in myself to do so. Our country is so polarized that I hope people are able to focus on what really matters, allowing people with disabilities the same ability to apply for jobs.

I am looking forward to graduating to show the world not only what I am capable of, but what others with disabilities are truly capable of. We want to be able to show our abilities not our disabilities to employers and the rest of the world. It is time we get that opportunity and I want to be the champion of this cause. An opportunity is all we ask and we will show the world that challenges can make you a better person.