Comments on: Our Greatest Limitations Are Those We Place On Ourselves.

By: edfromct

edfromct — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:33:54 +0000

Tam, people like Fred, who don’t allow physical limitations to limit their lives, are examples to all of us. Too many of us allow what we perceive to be limitations to control our lives.

It is still harder for the blind to participate fully in the America dream but the opportunities are increasing.

By: edfromct

edfromct — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:25:53 +0000

Papa, when our bodies began to fail us, which is inevitable to at least some degree, it is important to the loving support of a person like Mama.

I am sure that you would never take advantage of this by making her do all the work.

By: tam

tam — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:06:49 +0000

we have a friend, Fred, who lost his sight right when his first, of three, sons was born. he runs the coffee stand in front of our church. all by himself. he was trained to work the stand by braille and sensors and bells. he makes some of the best coffees and smoothies in town. and half the customers dont even know he’s blind. he doesnt wallow, complain, or announce. he just lives his life the best he can!

By: Indian Lake Papa

Indian Lake Papa — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:23:53 +0000

Tremors have an interesting side issue – people stare/notice. I even had a close friend who thought I was “putting it on” doing it on purpose. I do not hide it – hard to anyways. Mama is a real asset – she helps carry things if I need two hands – such as carrying a plate and a glass – if you haven’t figured, mama is the best!

By: edfromct

edfromct — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:12:53 +0000

Papa, it is hard to imagine what it would be look to lose our eyesight.

I would hate to lose my hearing because I love music so much.

Many people have overcome the lose of sight and hearing, but if you lose your sense of touch how do you interact with the world?

Tremors can be scary. There is no way to avoid some physical problems as we get older. The good news is we older people have faced a lot of problems in our lives so we know how to overcome them.

By: edfromct

edfromct — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:05:46 +0000

danielle, I doubt there is any one answer, the love and support of family and friends, as Raman appears to have had, is a important part. It also seems some people are just born with a strong will to succeed.

I think we all have the potential to overcome just about anything. The question is what will make us believe we can do it.

By: Indian Lake Papa

Indian Lake Papa — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:06:18 +0000

I think I would be devestated to lose sight – it would be a big adjustment for me. My tremors Now give me some difficulties – but I Feel blessed.

By: danielle

danielle — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:42:40 +0000

That is an amazing story.

I wonder what it is that gives some people the drive to such great success, even in the face of hardship…and what it is that creates such defeat in others.