~THAT Was THEN, THIS is NOW~

While I've been bed bound with this virus, I watched a movie about
Theodore Roosevelt. He was in a wheelchair. The stigma attached to
it was so bad back then. The people, for what ever reason, that were
in chairs were treated like lepers. These in the move were afflicted
with polio, which back then was rampant.

The movie showed a sort of spa place with miracle waters, that had
minerals in it that helped in the recovery for some . It showed these
people that were there in wheelchairs being made to eat in a separate
dining room, having private time at the special pools, they did not
mix with the people there that were just on holiday, they felt that the
sight of those in chairs would be upsetting to them. How sad is that?
To be made to feel so inferior because you are sitting in a wheelchair.

People look at me when I go out, I expect that, I used to look at some
one in a chair, we all do.. But I think its so great at how differently
it is for us now, that places are made so that we can access the stores,
restaurants or whatever. I think its helped to make those of us in
chairs feel more accepted and made to feel less out of place, that we
are able to be out in public. To have to feel like those people did back
then ? Its hard enough to battle any sort of differnce but that, HAD to
have been so awful. I know I thought to myself, how things HAVE
changed for the better...I watched as a young man lifted his girlfriend
out of her chair as he held her tight and they danced, the young man
lovingly held her oblivious to her legs just hanging there. He accepted
her as she was, That was THEN, but that is NOW as well...Was a
good movie....

I am feeling better, up and rolling more, so to speak.. I NEVER do any
thing half way, the same with getting sick, I never find the easy way
to do anything it seems....But I am getting better, just takes extra
time for me. . . But, like I say, "I can do this." lol.. I have to admit I
will be glad when I dont ache and am not so tired. Next week for sure.
Thanks for all the get well soon wishes, means alot to me that I am
cared about, you have no idea.

I am going to have some tea and go crawl back up on my bed, join my
boys that have been sticking to me like glue. They hate when I dont
feel good and cant play with them, but you know how it is when some
one you love is sick we have a tendency to hover close just so they
KNOW we love them.. animals are no different. :-)

I'm so glad THAT was then and THIS is NOW...
Y'all have a good one now y'hear? luv ya,,, and thanks... :-)
Always, Lois***