Re: Now A Different Outlook

March 15, 2008

I'm so sorry about your friend Ron, but you know he

needs his pal now more than ever. Cards, calls if

someone will hold the phone for him, you would be

surprised what stroke victims can do with a little

encouragement. My father had so many mini strokes the

quit counting and had 4 or 5 major strokes that did

major damage. He may not have come back as if nothing

ever happened, but he did regain back movement and

skills that appeared to be lost with a little help.

Connie

--- " J. Blanchett " wrote:

>

> Today I went to see an old childood friend that I

> have not seen for 30

> years! Upon arriving to his residence I was greeted

> by his younger

> brother to tell me that Danny, my friend could not

> come out to see me

> because he had his foot amputated due to diabetes

> and is paralyze due to

> two strokes. I was shocked! I had been meaning to

> go by and see him

> but kept putting it off. I really regret that.

>

> Then I thought of myself and my condition and how

> much I lay in bed

> feeling sorry for myself and my future. Missing love

> ones, friends and

> the way my life used to be. And then I think of my

> friend Danny and ask

> myself, " is there a blessing in there somewhere? "

>

> I dunno. I just feel awful. Danny was like my big

> brother and

> protected me from the neighborhood bullies. He

> taught me how to

> toughen-up and play football hard and with gusto,

> like a man. He taught

> me not to quit and how to encourage and protect the

> underdog. Danny

> meant a lot to me during my early teenage years.

> And this is a tribute

> to him.

>

> Thank you my friend. I wish you well.

>

> Your little brother,

>

> " Fats "

>

> That was my nick-name that he gave me. Yeah, I was

> a pretty chuby

> little boy and teenager.

>

> Thanks, Danny!

>

> [:-/]

>

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March 15, 2008