Way cool Karen!!!!!!!!


On Fri, 02 March 2001, "Karen K. Perlow" wrote:

>
> MY MULTIFACETED LIFE
> By Karen Perlow
>
> Convulsions at birth..
> The doctor said we don't know
> whether she'll see or hear, or what she'll be
> Capable of.
> You'll just have to
> Wait & See...
>
> Walking by the age of 2..
> Walking casts at the age of 5,
> Just home from the hospital,
> Pulling siblings in a wagon
> While wearing those casts..
>
> Thirteen years of regular school,
> Moved alot before age 11,
> Adjusted to changes well,but
> Asked herself the question,
> "I don't see anything wrong with
> the way I walk, Why do They ?"
>
> Finished Bachelor degree early.
> Married before graduation.
> Opted not to drive,
> But found ways to & from work.
>
> Wanted children despite
> Family's unspoken worry.
> God put a smiling spin on life.
> She was the only one to become
> a parent the conventional way
> .....Three Times! :)
>
> Beautiful children,
> Each with gifts
> And challenges.
> Almost Gifted, Asperger's &
> Autism.
> Society shouldn't judge them
> by a word on a report.
>
> This in addition to spouse's
> Depression describe her
> Version of "Normal".
> Everyone's is different.
>
> It's said God only gives you
> What He thinks you can handle.
> How that Doctor might marvel
> At what she's capable of
> 43 years later.
>
> Still discovering new
> Capabilities every day.



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