embarrassing things
Fellow listers,
Well rack one up for me today. I try to be as productive as possible so I
had made a Valentine pamplet to pass out at Church. I am unable to teach
or do any other duties any more, but with my trusty computer I put out a
little packet. I was standing at the back of the church passing them out (I
usually go right in and set down). It was about ready to start and I was
getting some last minuters. Well I sort of turned around and caught my foot
on something and fell flat on my face. Wasn’t hurt but my pride. Luckily
there were a couple out there that helped me up. Sounds a little like you
Jan. But more than anything I am discouraged. It seems, when I try to do
anything, something such as this happens. Does that mean I am just suppose
to set there and not participate? Now I am scared to move around much at
church for fear of falling. I am beginning to ache all over, but do not
think I hurt anything, like Jan did.
Gail
April 29th, 2006 at 1:40 am
In a message dated 02/13/00 3:12:47 PM Eastern Standard Time, gloryb@…
writes:
<< Does that mean I am just suppose
to set there and not participate? Now I am scared to move around much at
church for fear of falling. I am beginning to ache all over, but do not
think I hurt anything, like Jan did.
I am sorry you were embarassed this morning, Gail. I know you are going to be
sore fore a few days but glad you aren’t hurt. I know you must be feeling
very frustrated but don’t give up! You most likely need to really concentrate
when you are doing things outside of your comfort zone. You have TWO things
(among others) to deal with and I think you do a great job. keep
trying…don’t let life pass you by. Maybe next time one of the youth would
be able to stand with you.
Hugs,
Christine
April 29th, 2006 at 6:35 pm
Gail,
You know I can understand your feeling — ain’t good. You need
Do you wear glasses? Did they break in your face? I’m so glad you hurt
*only* your pride. Oh, “pride goeth before a fall.” You had it in reverse
order.
cheering up and whenever we hear from *that man* again, wherever he is,
he’ll do/say something that will tickle you. Sure hope you can meet Saturday
in Indy.
Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do - oh, you DO do what I do.
tripper Jan
April 30th, 2006 at 12:54 am
You asking me?? Uhhhh, no.
April 30th, 2006 at 7:53 am
I’m going to tell Sir M!!!!!!!!!!!!So there…………
the Captain
From: JHughey <jhughey@…
May 6th, 2006 at 11:32 am
Gail, Definitly NOT….it was just an accident that could have happened
to any one of us. It does NOT mean that you should become a vegetable.
It was great that you took it upon yourself to be involved and I know
that the people appreciated your pamphlet. You are still a wonderful
person and just because we have a few problems we can still be
productive. Do you remember when I fell at the lIghthouse and they tried
to blame it on my blindness….I would not stand for it. It could happen
to anyone. ITWAS JUST AN ACCIDENT!!!!!!!! Keep up the good work. Also
I think you will remember the time I hit the tv stand at work twice in
the same week. Not fun and my pride was hurt but everyone got over it
except me. Lastly, I sat on a person a church. Did not get inthe right
row and poor Larry had a really thrill. I cried right there and decided
that I would never let my blindness make me a victum. Gail, My Heart
goes out to you but also I hope my strength. You CAN do anything your
heart wants to. We are FIRST CLASS citizens and only we can take that
away from ourselves. We might take a little longer to do things or we
might do some silly things but we are still the same fun loving people we
were before we lost our sight. I keep thinking and saying just live in
my shoes and then tell me that it is easy. They can remove the blindfold
or take the funny glasses off and go back to NORMAL living and we live
normally everyday. I am PROUD of you for doing your own thing. I love
you and my heart goes out to you but not in pity but in the power that we
CAN make it. People need to know that WE are HERE and they have to deal
with it. We are not going to change for them only for ourselves. Keep
the faith and remember that God is there when we fall and picks us up and
carries us through the tough times and the times when we loose face. Put
that chin up and walk down the aisle and know that I am with you along
with our group and our LORD<<<<<
May 7th, 2006 at 3:28 am
It takes me awhile to recover sight when the lights are turned off. I have a
night light or some dim bulb in every room of the house. I entered the
church’s auditorium one night when they had a film and the lights were off.
It was a very large auditorium that is round with eight center beams rising
from the floor, meeting at the ceiling. I stood by a beam for awhile until I
regained my sight to find Mr. Jan. After about 5 min. a voice next to me
said, “Can I help you find a seat?” I didn’t even know I was standing beside
someone!!
He was surprised I hadn’t regained sight yet, so I told him to guide me
to an end seat then I would find Mr. Jan. As I sat there I looked around
knowing in what section he would be sitting and I spotted him. The usher
came to me later and told me where he was. I said, “I think he’s over here.”
I pointed where. He said, “No, he’s back this way.” I couldn’t even
recognize my own hugsband. I certainly would have been embarassed if I had
gone on my own. I realized I had to depend on someone else. Sometimes we
have to admit we need help.
I was also told years ago: It’s not a disgrace to fall down - but it is
to just lie there. Get up, brush yourself off, and continue life.
psych-O Jan