Amanda, there is always going to be people like that.  Kathy





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From: "Jim and Amanda Cossey" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2001 3:58 PM
Subject: Having CP in Public (was: Today)


> We don't post too often, but I couldn't pass up an opportunity to vent a
> little too! LOL
>
> For all the new people and those who don't remember us,
> my husband, Jim has CP. He is a walker, but we use a chair for long
> distances because he tires easy.
>
> Jim looks a lot younger than he is. (He's 34, looks 15) WE absolutly hate
to
> go to the store or anywhere around a holiday because we are bound to get
> some 'good-willing' soul "cooing" at him about what he got for Christmas,
> was he a good boy all year.. Just the other day, a lady went on and on
about
> the Valentines bear in our cart. When he finally got out the words that it
> was for me, you would have though he was two and just pooped in the potty!
> She just went on and on about how sweet that was in that "Talking to a two
> year old" kinda voice!
>
> I swear we are waiting for them to tickle him under the chin one day! LOL
>
> Another one that bugs the heck out of  us is the ones who always call him
> their "little Buddy".. For pete sake! He's a 34yr. old man!
>
> We can't wait to finally have children!  How people react then is gonna be
a
> site to see! Haha!
>
> Amanda
>
>