This year was much more low key. .Very few people came by. There were gifts, but not as many as last year. That's the way I wanted it.
This birthday was not about a cake or gifts. This birthday was a time for reflection and giving thought to how I want to be remembered. In 2013, I wrote a blog post titled My Legacy. https://confessionsofadisableddiva.blogspot.com/2013/03/my-legacy_18.html In the post I talked about being remembered for my Bianca Bear stories. I said that 50 years from now I hoped that children would still be reading and learning from Bianca Bear. Bianca Bear as well as my Diva Blog were and are a part of my legacy.
I became an advocate for people living in long-term care facilities. I hope I raised awareness concerning conditions in nursing homes. 100 years from now I hope that no one with a disability is warehoused solely because they require assistance with Activities of Daily Living. I have been given a second chance. In six weeks my new life will begin. Not a day goes by that I don't thank God for giving me this opportunity. I realize how fortunate I am.
I hope I am remembered for my kindness and generosity. I would do anything that I could to help anyone. I am always giving things away. It makes me happy to buy something for someone. I do not like to see someone upset. I want to try and fix whatever is making them unhappy.
I hope I will be remembered as someone who tried. I have tried to live the best life I could. I have made a lot of mistakes. The important thing is I did not give up. If I had given up, I would not be at the place in my life that I am now, Preparing to leave this facility.
My legacy. Writing. Kindness, Tenacity. I could not have asked for a better gift.
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