The girl in the little pink helmet

[IdealisticRoo]

On my way to work each day I drive past an Nursing home and then a convenience store.

I frequently see a girl (probably in her 30's, but small) who wears a pink helmet. She struggles everyday from the nursing home to the convenience store, where I assume she must make a small purchase, perhaps a candy bar. For her, walking is a struggle, but she manages, all by herself, to get to the store.

Today as I passed the convenience store, I saw her in the parking lot, struggling towards the street. She was smiling! Her smile was brilliant!

Almost every day I see her struggling to or from the nursing home, it brings tears to my eyes. While my life is far from ideal, I have it so easy, comparatively.

This reminds me of the saying, not sure where I saw it, it may even have been on here - ‎"Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about."

Just a sentimental reminder to count our blessings instead of our problems!

 

[pokey]

Amen

 

[GoneHomeGrown2]

Very true and some of us (myself included) can use these reminders frequently. Thank you for sharing.

 

[English Chick]

and what we say over the pond... "and there but for the grace of God - go I".... thank you so much for sharing

 

[TigerLilly]

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My saying as well...and it does help keep things in perspective.