Guest guest Posted March 2, 2004 Report Share Posted March 2, 2004 Hi Jerry: I learnt something from you. Sometimes, it maybe the case that we unknowingly expect sympathy from people. But, especially now, i will take care that i sound and feel more confident, than i do at present. Thanks. Cheerss!!! Sameer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2004 Report Share Posted March 5, 2004 Hi Jerry, I totally agree that a positive attitude and frame of mind do wonders for living a full and happy life. My CMT became apparent at age 3 and was diagnosed at age 9 in 1949. I think that my parents were exceptionally wise in encouraging me to be independent and not allowing me to use my disability as an excuse for not doing something. I learned early on to adapt to my abilities and learn alternative ways of doing things. I wore metal leg braces from age 4 to age 9 and discontinued wearing them after foot surgery in 1949 and 1950 to stabilize the ankles. I began wearing AFOs around 1988 because I was tired of dealing with footdrop and continue to wear them now. I learned to drive a sick shift car at age 16 and just switched to hand controls last year. I worked as a sales representative in the construction industry, a nursery school teacher, as a bookkeepper and retired a year ago as an office manager in a one-girl office. I could still be working, but with CMT progression slowing me down more, and being of retirement age, I decided it was time to do things for me, while I am still somewhat able. I did apply for SS disability, but rejected it when it was granted and accepted regular SS retirement benefits instead. I have always lived my life with CMT in the background and pressed ahead to the best of my abilities. I saw no benefit in obsessing on my CMT as there was " rare " with no real treatment, no cure and little to no research being done. It was just something that I needed to cope with and I did. Fortunately, much more is now known about occurrence and types of CMT, and research is in progress and making strides. All of this does not alter the importance of the " I can " attitude. I applaud Jim and Jerry and all the rest of you who have this positive uplifting attitude and all parents and caretakers who help to instill it! Ruth, Santa Barbara, CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2004 Report Share Posted March 7, 2004 I waddle like a little duck When I walk down the street. I watch the people smile As the look down at my feet. I like the slapping sound My feet make when I walk. It keeps me wide awake To me it seems they talk. I cook in welders gloves Because I can't feel the heat. I have them in several colors They really can't be beat. My fingers sometimes curls And sometimes they fold shut. So I hold my fork in my fist My meat at supper I to cut. I have the tremors and shake But I pretend that it is a wave. So everyone thinks I'm friendly As I wave to them each day. So I smile and I grin to all and I'm glad i made them smile, because seeing me coming along They forget there troubles for a while. So having CMT ain't so bad If you can smile at yourself each day, keep think positive and be happy It is truly the best way. Cathleen in Arkansas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2004 Report Share Posted March 8, 2004 so glad you enjoyed it! Cathleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2004 Report Share Posted March 8, 2004 glad you liked my poem. keep smiling!! cathleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2004 Report Share Posted March 8, 2004 Cathleen.oh how I loved that one. Keeping smiling Elaine.Michigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2004 Report Share Posted March 9, 2004 thanks for the input. and remember keep on smiling it makes people wonder what you have been up to!!! Cathleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2004 Report Share Posted March 9, 2004 Good Day Cathleen in Arkansas: Thank you for the poem....it's terrific!!!!! What a positive attitude you have and I am really glad you share your happiness with all of us. Thanks again....and I love the wave!!!!! Beckingham Corporate Nice Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2005 Report Share Posted May 1, 2005 Elaine, What a fantastic attitude ! I too feel the same way. If one is negative, you can expect only negative things to happen. Positive is the only way to go in my book ! I am facing another foot surgery next week, this will be my sixth..... Maybe six will be my lucky number...... I'm thinking positive ! ... Fla. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2005 Report Share Posted May 2, 2005 I have always like the number 6, been lucky some times with it, so I shall pass my 6 your way. Here goesssssssssssss 6. And rembmber there is a positive for every negative. Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2005 Report Share Posted May 2, 2005 Elaine.. Thank you for the " passing of the six " , I caught it. Positive, that's the only way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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