RE: Alton Ryder's TM in a nutshell
Roger Pratt (rogerp(AT)cyberspace.org)
Wed, 10 Jun 1998 22:08:55 -0400 (EDT)
On Monday,8 Jun 1998 Ann wrote:
Alton - I agree with all the lessons learned at the end of you message.
I am so lucky to have a supportive spouse and friends and family who
have really been there for me. The able-bodied world really doesn't
get it. For those of us who are mobile, and look pretty normal, but
are in constant pain, it gain be pretty disheartening at times. One
good thing though, I have learned a different way of connecting with the
disabled. At a theater a few weeks ago, I noticed a girl with leg
braces making her way slowly up a long ramp, and smiled at her. She
responded with the most radiant smile. For years I have been turning
away from people with disabilities in the belief that it was not polite
to look at them too long. Never again....l.Ann
Hi, Roger Pratt here. I really agree with you Ann and Alton. I couldn't
have made it without my wife and kids. I just wish I could explain to my
friends when they tell me I look great that that is only on the outside.
Today a storm front is going through and all my nerve endings are
screaming at me. I am just thankful that I remain mobile. My best to
everyone out there. - Roger P :-)