Kathy,

I, too, had a hard time accepting my disabilities when I was younger.  But now, at the age of 48, I am more comfortable with myself and am accepting of myself as I am.  It takes patience and work, but give it time.

                     Kathy S.


"St. John's University Cerebral Palsy List" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> I'm trying to accept my disabilities.  At times , it is really hard.  Kathy





----- Original Message -----
From: "Asdis Jenna"
To:
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.
>
>
>
>
> > >  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
>
> Asdis Jenna and the wonderful cat Agatha Mist.
> Seltjarnarnesi
> Iceland
> [log in to unmask]
> "Accept me for what I am and I'll accept you for what you're accepted as."
> Christopher Nolan.
>