"Standing On My Soap Box (And They Call Them Naive)"
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Michelle,

This is a lovely piece you have written in your blog to remind us that we are all human beings, despite the the outward physical attributes we are left to carry with us in life.

Rockie Coppolella

1/29/2009 10:34:23 AM [ Report Abuse ]

Michelle...as per your style...you know how to cut to the chase! Too often people without (not classified as such) disabilities, usually are more disabled because they cannot see, do not have compassion, do not have patience...etc...because.......they are afraid... and what one doesn't understand...they fear!! You are on a journey, as is Karen and Stuart, and Carol Surber...who has a beautiful child with Autism and Downs.....it is because of each of you that we...can better know, better understand...and be better in general to those who can teach us so much.... This is a brave and enlightening write...You go girl!!! hugs, lindalaw

1/29/2009 9:39:13 AM [ Report Abuse ]

People need to accept others for whom they are. Those that point, stare, make rude comments are the ones truly disabled. An excellent blog, Michelle.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

1/29/2009 6:48:00 AM [ Report Abuse ]

You pen a powerful message in your blog, Michelle. If people could only learn to look beyond our canes, crutches, glasses, wheelchairs (or scooters), walkers, or hearing aids, we'd be a lot better off! No, I don't like using crutches all of the time, but I just don't trust my balance on uneven surfaces, plus the crutches take the pressure off my arthritic joints/back. And I walk a little better with 'em, too. I'm just grateful to be able to WALK, even with help; at least I'm not lying in bed or sitting in a chair all of the time! (And I'm not using my walker either; I HATE that thing!!)

Keep on speaking out for those who need a reality check or for those who live with disability every day; we are better because of it! God bless you, dear heart!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

I will do the same! :)

1/29/2009 6:33:05 AM [ Report Abuse ]

Beautiful write Michelle and you are opening the eyes of those who can not see. Love, Bonnie

1/29/2009 4:14:38 AM [ Report Abuse ]