Who CAN You Inspire?

Who CAN You Inspire?

Today, I want to challenge you to inspire someone. Whether it's your postman, door-dash deliverer, waitress, or your child. Attempt to engage someone today, Ask them about their day, then progress to their dream(s).

Listen to them and ask what they want to accomplish, If they don't have time, set up an appointment for coffee, or a even a walk around the block,

Your goal is to listen to their dilemma and provide guidance. If you don't have their answer, network and seek someone who might be able to help them achieve their dream.

Add them to your social media, tell them about your struggles if they are a positive influence. Most importantly, let them feel recognized.

That reminds of a story about a little girl, who lived with her grandmother/mother.  They didn't have a lot of money, but they always seemed to have enough.

The little girl's name is Ashley, she had medium blonde hair and beautiful blues eye, and always seemed full of curiosity. 

They would drive around and see the wilderness, and trips to the park as well as eating out occasionally. Ashley enjoys music, dancing, reading and painting.

She is in 3rd grade and enjoys school, even though she has had a rough life, she enjoys playing with her friends.

Let me tell you a little bit more about Ashley, at 3 years old she had been diagnosed with Chiari Malformation - (CMs) are structural defects in the cerebellum. The cerebellum is the part of the brain that controls balance. With CM, brain tissue extends into the spinal canal. It can happen when part of the skull is too small, which pushes the brain tissue down. This caused her to have severe headaches as well as other symptoms.

Ashley had to have surgery or else she may have been paralyzed for life, or worse. Before the surgery she was taking ballet lessons, and due to the risk in her spinal column, she had to quit.  Which broke her heart and talks about dancing all the time.

It broke my heart as well knowing she was unable to perform certain activities. 

Her biological mother gave up on her when she was 2 months old, and I took her in and raised her as my own child. She does know who her mother is, yet understands her mother cannot take care of her.

Her father is also not capable of taking care of her, yet was still a part of her life.

Even though she is unable to do some things, she still tries and impresses me with her flexibility to try new things and succeed at them. 

My husband and I always try to engage her, and encourage her to be the best that she can.

I thought my job was to inspire her, yet she inspires me to be the best MOM possible. Granted she is not always an angel, but she never gives up trying.

Prayers,

Mandie

PS I didn't write this article for sympathy, but to let you know we can inspire others as well as be inspired by others. Good Luck!