tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1179812556274774245.post7027434633880038538..comments2023-10-30T09:29:27.555-05:00Comments on Knot All That: Brain DrainEileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11442325235793131536noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1179812556274774245.post-87586424200500213382009-02-10T09:23:00.000-06:002009-02-10T09:23:00.000-06:00I'm going to share a lesson that my son (born quad...I'm going to share a lesson that my son (born quadriplegic, with Cerebral Palsey, as a result of a difficult delivery) taught me...<BR/><BR/>Do you know why people feel sorry for people with handicaps? Because they think about all the things those people <B><I>can't</I></B> do. For example: My son can't walk.<BR/>He can't feed himself. He can't dress himself. He can't go to the bathroom without assistance. His tongue & voice are affected so he can't speak clearly. Pretty sad, huh? You know what Ben says? He CAN do a lot! He owns his own home (a mobile home). He lives by himself! He has home health care aides that come in and feed & dress and bathe him and assist him in the bathroom. He CAN operate his motorized wheelchair and drives all over town, when the weather is nice. He CAN operate his computer (with the help of a huge keyboard), his T.V. and his Serus (sp?) radio, with the aid of huge remotes. Ben uses a big-button, speaker phone and he CAN talk. He prefers to make his own phone calls ~ the person on the other end of the line just has to <I>listen!</I> Unlike a deaf person, Ben can hear. Unlike a blind person, he can see. He can relate to the world and the people around him and he can experience life. Ben is not to be pitied. He is to be REJOICED! He is lucky! He has many wonderful friends, a great attitude and an <I>awesome MOM...</I> I can't begin to tell you how much <B>JOY</B> Ben has brought into my life...<BR/><BR/>:-)<BR/><BR/>Please tell us about what you CAN do!Nancy K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06061265740359266798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1179812556274774245.post-48091857345376129392009-02-09T15:43:00.000-06:002009-02-09T15:43:00.000-06:00Yes, you should be more patient with yourself!!Yes, you should be more patient with yourself!!mrspaohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04385625296306389489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1179812556274774245.post-28211515441313426982009-02-09T15:00:00.000-06:002009-02-09T15:00:00.000-06:00We are fine with being patient with you-you need t...We are fine with being patient with you-you need to be patient with yourself! I am sending you a dose!Delighted Handshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01289187765260532813noreply@blogger.com