Making Light of the Situation
A year later we returned for a second fitting, never thinking that this would be another hysterical visit. We were led into a fitting room just as we had been before.
Our assistant took one look at me with my gray hair and said, "How old are you honey?" When I replied that I was 59 she said very gently, "Let's see if we can find you something a little more… mature." With that she entered the storeroom.
We didn't know what to expect. In time she returned with a totally different prosthesis. The one I had received two years before was nice and 'perky.' It was to be replaced by one that was not nice and round but one that was teardrop shaped, which I guess is appropriate. You know, 'droopy'.
Seriously? Who makes these things? It tickles my husband to no end to place it on my dresser and see how many more wrinkles there are on the new one.
Include Laughter in Everything You Do
I've resigned myself to the fact that no matter what happens it's going to include laughter. Finding humor makes things better. I can't get around it so I might as well live with it. I'm in a wheelchair. When out in public, I make it a point to look at people we meet and smile or say something a little silly to put them at ease.
At this point, I am able to find humor in almost any circumstance. It helps me and those around me deal with uncomfortable situations.
I used to shed tears because of my situation. I don't do that very often now. I do shed tears but it’s usually tears of joy because I’m laughing so hard. I've learned over the years to look at the positive. It's not always easy to do but it is possible.
Give it a try. It's worth it. It brings joy to you and to those around you. It may even make them wonder what you're up to. It never hurts to keep people on their toes.
