Mike, and others,

I don't think any of us are (or would want to be) completely
independent.  My wife and I depend on each other for things that an
average couple in their early forties might not, but it helps bring us
closer, usually.  

I think we all strive to do as much for ourselves as we can, but the
"complete independence" philosophy backfires on me usually, so I've
accepted the fact that there are some things I'm going to need help
with.  My goal is to not be a pain in the a** when I need to ask for
help, and also not be a pain in the a** when someone asks for my help,
or if someone asks if I need help.  Of course, when somebody hijacks my
chair when they're being "helpful," I don't hesitate to let them know.


Kendall Corbett
Coordinator of Consumer Activities
Wyoming INstitute for Disabilities (WIND)
1000 University Ave. 
Dept. 4298
Laramie Wyoming 82071
(307) 766-2853
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-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Collis [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
Sent: Friday, September 03, 2004 2:42 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [C-PALSY] Your summer

Even now, I'm not completely independent.  I still need help getting to
places in town...

Mike

Tag: Warning!  This Powerchair has an attitude problem!!!


-----Original Message-----
From: St. John's University Cerebral Palsy List
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Chester Worwa
Sent: Friday, September 03, 2004 2:57 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Your summer

It took me a winter to win mine.

--- Kat <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Why do you say that, Kathy Jo?  You shouldn't give
> up.  True independence is never gotten easily, not
> even for A-B people.  It's arrived at by hard work
> and maturity.  You can't get there in one day or
> even one summer.
>
> Kat
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kathy Pink <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sep 3, 2004 1:59 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Your summer
>
>
> Thanks Gary--I feel I am going to lose this battle.
> KJ
>


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