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Re: Happy anniversary!

brbroadw — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 02:29:20 GMT

Hi, Sandy! Thanks for your well wishes. It feels good to have stuck with blogging for a full year. Hang in there; you can do it, too! Bethany :)

Re: Happy anniversary!

sandyfreytag — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:48:27 GMT

Congradulations, I have a while to go to celebrate my anniversary of coming to Disaboom. Sandy

Happy anniversary!

brbroadw — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:30:18 GMT

Sept. 29 is the one-year anniversary of my first Disaboom blog post . In that entry, I questioned whether

Re: Taking my wheels into the wild blue yonder

brbroadw — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 03:05:17 GMT

Thanks, Ahmelia. This is a colorful time of year, so I think I'm picking a good time to get started. Your prayer is appreciated. Bethany :)

Re: Taking my wheels into the wild blue yonder

ahmelia — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 03:06:52 GMT

You go girl!! I am not in a wheelchair at present, but there have been times in my life where I have been and I have never given up my connection with nature. With some forethought and planning and hopefully some good friends, you can enjoy the outdoor life style as much as the next person. For me, experiencing nature is a spiritual experience and it is what keeps me from going off the deep end on those difficult day, month, years! Please give yourself that gift.....I will say a little prayer for you....Namaste, Ahmelia

Re: “Rolling” in California—part 2

adam — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:46:43 GMT

Buckwalter was interviewed this week for Psychology Today in an article titled "Can we talk about disability?" He's a funny guy.

Re: Standout or camouflage?

brbroadw — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:40:37 GMT

Hi there! ShondaMc, it would be nice to try going *really* incognito for a little bit. I understand what you mean about always being a "stand"out --(funny choice of words!) Flower, yay that you worked up the courage for posting! I love finding comments on my Disaboom blog. The Vibe hearing aid looks cool to me. Thanks again for your input! Bethany :)

Re: Standout or camouflage?

Flower — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:40:36 GMT

Read your post three times before getting up the courage to reply. I just realized that I was camouflaging!!! I have multiple disabilities but look at me people always say;"...hmm, you're disabled???" Looks are definitely deceiving. I am more than 85% hearing impaired. What a marvelous idea that Siemens has come up with...and one that I never would of thought of...but now I do embrace that idea of standing out; no longer hiding my disability but expressing to the whole darn world., yep I am courageously living my life. Thank you so much for the inspiration!

Re: Standout or camouflage?

ShondaMc — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 06:46:50 GMT

--Nice post. To answer your question, I use a wheelchair, so I am always "standing" out. However, I wouldn't mind learning what it would be like to "camouflage" for an hour or two. :)

Re: Extraordinary for an extraordinary reason

brbroadw — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:54:56 GMT

Hi, Cary! Thanks for posting. I'll check out the Positively Cleveland Web site. Sounds neat! Bethany :)

Re: Extraordinary for an extraordinary reason

Cary — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:00:22 GMT

I agree the list is impressive for anyone, and even more impressive for Stevie considering the obstacles he overcame. Has anyone seen his display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? I work for Positively Cleveland, and we're getting the word out about the Rock Hall. I highly encourage all music fans (and especially Stevie Wonder fans) to check it out. You can start on our website: http://www.positivelycleveland.com/visiting/things_to_do/cleveland_rocks/rock_hall. There are a lot of awesome upcoming events so it's totally worth looking into! Hope I haven't overstepped my bounds by leaving this comment; just working to let people know about what Cleveland has to offer! If you have any questions or concerns feel free to Email me :) Cary A. Andrews Positively Cleveland cary.a.andrews@gmail.com

Re: Extraordinary for an extraordinary reason

brbroadw — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:33:39 GMT

Exactly, Vicki! Mentioning Stevie Wonder's disability simply isn't necessary in this case. Thanks for the note, Bethany :)

Re: Extraordinary for an extraordinary reason

Vicki — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 02:27:33 GMT

I agree. It is irritating to read someone has done something "despite" a disability. It is equally irritating to read a story of accomplishment as if a disability made it possible. How refreshing to hear a singer honored for his art.

Re: Science plus miracles, please

brbroadw — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 02:26:17 GMT

Thanks to everyone for the interesting dialogue. I was trying to sort out my feelings about science and miracles. To me, the two do not have to be mutually exclusive of each other. I realize that I am a frail flicker of a creature, but I might as well try to be a firefly.

Re: Science plus miracles, please

pambe — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:47:13 GMT

Hmm, My brother died over 30 years ago from what I have. I was completely blown away when I got diagnosed. He was dead by age 30 and I wasn't diagnosed until I was in my 50s! i'm aware of how bad things can get. I cared for him at home until he died. I refuse to be beaten by this disease! It will not take my love for Jesus Christ, my love for others or for life and the things that can be done in my life for His glory! That is enough purpose for me. My life is not about me!