Grateful

Sometimes a person comes into your life and you are forever changed by them. I had a new patient a couple of months ago that gracefully endures the devastating situation of living with cerebral palsy. She is an amazing woman who has lived a very full life and now as she is getting older is struggling with her body giving up on her. She is confined to a wheelchair now and has very limited control of her hands and arms. But despite the difficulties that she faces on a daily basis she still manages to be upbeat and kind spirited. Just seeing her name on my schedule puts a smile on my face! It is humbling to be in the presence of a person who is faced with such difficulty and yet manages to conduct herself with such grace. It makes me thankful for what I have, and makes me realize that life is really what you make of it. There is always room for laughter and kindness. I am honored to be a part of her life and I am grateful that she trusts me with her dental care.