Be Grateful

I watched a video clip about Sue today. Who is Sue? I had got no idea.

As the video went on, I realized that Sue was a lady who had multiple dysfunctions trying to survive in the world of perfect beings. What did that mean? This meant that she was not able to talk, only making occasional growls. She had to converse via sign language in delayed jerking motion as her body was not able to coordinate and she had to walk in an uncomfortable manner as well.

Despite her physical inconvenience, Sue is working in a pizza place and earning herself a living. And now, besides her job, she is also working part time as a volunteer, teaching children who have similar traits like her to use sign language. She finds meaning and happiness in helping and working with those children.

Sue is married to Ludell, who is in a worse state than her. Ludell is unable to control his movements, thus he cannot walk or talk. He can only point at words on a board to indicate his intentions and Sue will reply via sign language. However unbelievable it may seem, they are happily married. They seem to have a kind of spiritual bond between them. Never have they thought of giving up their lives but instead, they strive to lead a normal life as they can best possibly achieve.

I am touched after watching the video clip. I realized that I am in a much fortunate state than them. Definitely no complains.