tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post3819965829497310331..comments2024-03-19T07:36:33.915-04:00Comments on Of Battered Aspect: The RequestDave Hingsburgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918601687946534172noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-89890087138357789722010-01-12T09:30:24.934-05:002010-01-12T09:30:24.934-05:00I feel you! I have mitochondrial disease, and eve...I feel you! I have mitochondrial disease, and even though I have many disabled friends, made during my sixteen years as a social worker, the fatigue and muscle weakness still *feel* like laziness to me, despite my best efforts to not apply a cruel double standard to myself, etc...<br /><br />The power to do a simple favor is greatly under-rated. :) And the scooter that gave me my mobility back? An Independence Day miracle!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01653308834045430167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-61954770801276690442010-01-10T13:32:35.182-05:002010-01-10T13:32:35.182-05:00Dave, what a treat for you and for Joe. Yesterday...Dave, what a treat for you and for Joe. Yesterday we had one of those milestones in my world. My partner had a stroke two year ago. It has greatly impacted his balance so driving has been challenging for him. He has slowly started driving himself here and there. We live 15 miles out on an ugly curvy road. Yesterday I asked him to drive me into town. For the first time in two years! He double checked to make sure he was doing it right and I felt safe. The feeling of nomalcy and companionship was so overwhelming for me. I quietly slipped into the bathroom when we got to our destination and did a happy dance.<br />These things feel amazing on the other side too!<br />JamieLynnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-51745629105886769942010-01-09T20:53:56.788-05:002010-01-09T20:53:56.788-05:00Your post warmed my heart. How wonderful to be ab...Your post warmed my heart. How wonderful to be able to give something so ordinary back to the one you love. You expressed it better, but I felt what you meant. It *is* wonderful, and ordinary and simple, yet that makes it all the more special.sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11667082058293186248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-65424083339803871452010-01-09T14:21:31.812-05:002010-01-09T14:21:31.812-05:00It sounds like a really wonderful day. Glad you h...It sounds like a really wonderful day. Glad you have Henry there to give you a little more independence.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10791317184998122691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-14619176465740360922010-01-09T13:50:37.835-05:002010-01-09T13:50:37.835-05:00*like**like*AkMomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-83348359585566228202010-01-09T12:19:47.784-05:002010-01-09T12:19:47.784-05:00No, Angelslake, We're all here, but five hours...No, Angelslake, We're all here, but five hours behind you and it is Saturday, after all! :) I was not as brave as Dave when I went shopping last night. I was a weak, weather wimp! I've been hearing all about the weather in England from my brother, who said that the weather is bringing out the best in the Brits, who are always at their best when you throw something at them. He said every one is pitching in to help out and picking up people who fall over etc. Cool! I mean, COLD! :)Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09251920708783268740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-43341701951005668462010-01-09T11:52:16.988-05:002010-01-09T11:52:16.988-05:00It's strangely quiet here in the UK. Snow is f...It's strangely quiet here in the UK. Snow is falling everywhere and we are all a little hypnotised by it, unused to the peace brought about because so few people can go anywhere! I was enjoying the enforced stillness and came to my daily checkin with you. What! No comments? Has the world gone to sleep under this blanket of snow?<br />Anyway, I'm sure it's not true! But I loved the affirmation that the simple ability to go somewhere when you want to is as thrilling as the chance to stay home after all!!!Angelslakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01245345832852948596noreply@blogger.com