Jury Duty

Today I had to report for Jury Duty.  I had filled out a form on the county webpage detailing what my disability was and what accomodations I would need to serve on a jury.  I showed up,went through various steps and then my juror number was called.  I am taken back to a room with the jury official and explained to that the court is thankful for my williness to serve, but the judge feels that because of my low vision I won't be able to do the job necessary for a juror.  I have to say, I was elated and sad at the same time.  I have never gotten to serve on a jury and actually was hoping to be picked so I could experience the judicial process.  But at the same time I am elated because now I don't have to give up a year of unexpected schedule changes to serve on a grand jury. Disability has a lot of times like that where you are happy but sad at the same time.  However, for me right here and right now I am grateful I don't have to serve and I can focus on all the other details in life.