Everybody Has Down Days

     Everybody has down days.  You have probably heard this phrase all of your life.  But for many with disabilities, the saying feels a little different.  We look forward to the up days.  They are the days when pain has subsided, and we are capable of accomplishing a few things we used to be able to accomplish without thought.

     I have remodeled houses, gutted large portions of buildings and started over, moved walls, done serious landscaping, and built buildings, all while working a full time job. Today I have spend nearly three hours trying to dismantle a leaking bench in the shower. I have succeeded at making a mess, but I do not have the strength to pry off the soggy boards. A good day would be nice.

     I know that I am not alone with this type of frustration. What I am describing is nothing new to you. Yet, when I am just sitting, my mind still believes that I can do these things. My frustration is a product of my own memory.  

     Most posts are general lessons about living with disabilities. I try to be positive and educational.  Today, I just need comfort, and a reminder that I will have some good days ahead.  Anybody?