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I'm trying to accept my disabilities. At times , it is really hard. Kathy
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From: "Asdis Jenna" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 5:04 PM
Subject: Re: SCIENTIFIC FRONTIERS & CHRIS REEVE
> I'm not trying to "fix" my disabilities, I accept my disabilities . The
> implants are tools like wheelchairs or walkers . I use the implants to
make
> my life and communication with people easier.
> Easy does it!
> Asdis.
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> ><< why the disabled community is so afraid of implants which make life
easier
> > for people like me and you. I >>
> >I think the new technology that's popping up is great... however (y'all
knew
> >that one was coming) However, I have spent my whole life the way I am
now...
> >and in the process of getting older, I have learned to come to peace w/
who
> >and what God made me to be! I love the things that make my everyday
living
> >easier (adaptive equipment and such).. but I do prefer to keep my
distances
> >from brain implants! I do admire such on the basis of saving lives..but
not
> >to "improve" the quality of life..
> >I will not and do not judge those who decide to go through those
> >proceedures.. but I deeply feel that happiness comes through something
much
> >deeper
> >Jennifer
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> Asdis Jenna and the wonderful cat Agatha Mist.
> Seltjarnarnesi
> Iceland
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> "Accept me for what I am and I'll accept you for what you're accepted as."
> Christopher Nolan.
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