This is a tough post because I don’t want it to come across as a whine. However, I hope this sign resonates with those who are frustrated due to reduced mobility and strikes a chord with them, like me.
Anyway, I saw this sign in a local restaurant. It reminded me to stay positive and try not to stew on all the things I’m now unable to do or had planned to do but to find a way to do the things I can rather than shrug and let life pass me by. Yes, it is easy to get all bent out of shape, and woe is me …blah-de-blah. I also remind myself there are people out there who are far worse than me and to make the most of the mobility I have.
But life is not always that simple.
Activities on my bucket list? I’d love to go on a boat trip around the Rio Formosa, dolphin-watching on a rib, etc., but I am not physically able to climb down into a boat or traverse an unstable planklike access, as happened on a pre-booked trip on an old sailing ship. I watched as my friends and hubby set sail while I sipped wine at a local cafe. Next time, I will be more prepared and find a way.
I will make these trips, but it will take some research.
So, yes. ‘Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass; it’s about learning HOW to dance in the rain, regardless!’
Where there’s the will, find a way…
Maybe Mr. Piglet will make me this sign as a constant reminder.
Piglet in Portugal 
Find a way to make it happen. Stay flexible in asking for help and thinking outside the box.
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It’s true where there’s a will, there’s a way, I’ve no doubt you find a way to accomplish whatever you wish to do. You’re so clever and creative, I figure, you’ll find a way that’ll benefit you and others too. Sending you hugs and positive thoughts.
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Thanks, E.C. you are one of my original blogging buddies and I used to enjoy reading about all your creative endeavours with your grandson.
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You’re welcome. It’s been a lot of years since our first blogging days, Sharing the little and big snippets of life, good and bad, so many memories. Thank you for being my blogging buddy, it’s a joy to blog along with you. 😊
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I hope he does (make the sign!) and I’m sure you’ll find a way. You strike me as pretty resourceful, Carole. Is it a knee issue?
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Yes, I try to be resourceful. Can’t is not a word that features in my vocabulary that often so when I say I ‘can’t do something’ it is only after I’ve explored all (known) possibilites. *laughing* I even found a way to sneak past the bouncers on your blog who would not allow me to leave a comment.
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Good lass 🤣💙
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Sorry to hear of your mobility challenges. There must be boat tours than specialize in accessibility, I hope.
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🙂 I will find a way even if it means going in person before I book to review access.
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Say, that’s a smart idea.
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I have come to the conclusion that life was never meant to be easy. Those who say their live is easy and wonderful; have proven to be less interesting to know. Keep pushing those boundaries no matter how long it takes you. Keep smiling 🙂
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Thanks, Suzanne. You are right and the more we keep pushing the boundaries against the odds the sweeter the success when we have a ‘win’ 🙂
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Exactly 🙂
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I understand and sympathize. I have creaky arthritic knees and limited mobility. I can manage to do yard work, but I am not exactly speedy. Slow, so very slow.
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Yep, I now have two speeds. Slow and slower. IT’s not being able to kneel down that gets me. Can you still kneel?
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Slow and slower. That describes me. No, I can’t kneel down, but I can bend so far over that my head almost touches the ground. And that is how I garden nowadays.
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One thing is for sure – keep on keeping on. God does allow obstacles to challenge us. I hope that you find some creative ways to go for a boat ride or to enjoy some other activity if that truly is not on the possibility list. Best wishes.<3
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God certainly works in mysterious ways at times and as one door closes he opens another for us to walk through. 🙂 As for the boat rides I will need to take a look at the boats before I book or at least study photographs of the access on their websites. I hope so 🙂
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