Skydiving From A Wheelchair
Monday, November 16, 2009 at 12:18PM Todays blog entry is a little different. I am going to introduce you to someone I know personally. She may not be a person that you would necessarily think of as extraordinary at first glance, even though you would certainly recognize that her life is more difficult than yours on a daily basis.
Gail was found to have cerebral palsy at a very young age, and has been confined to a wheelchair since the age of eleven. When she was young it was still common practice to be put into a home for disabled and left there.
Through determination, she has been able to live in her own home, and have her own personal space, where she has her favorite possessions and lifestyle. Her disability does mean that she does not have the dexterity that we have, and she is very reliant on the help of other people to take part in many of the activities that we take for granted.
Gail is one of many people who need the assistance through physical help, financial help, and the use of technology, not to mention support and understanding, to access the world in so many ways that we take for granted. Gail is also one of many people who make me thank God for my health and lack of barriers to participating fully in society.
I have written a story about one of Gail's expeditions, and would like to share it with you. You can find this story at http://tinyurl.com/y8nwsm2 Please read the story. If you feel inspired, please consider making a donation, even if it is only a few dollars. Every little bit counts.
The link I have given above offers a secure site to donate.
Have a wonderful day.
Reader Comments (1)
An extraordinary person, indeed. She's a great example of people who are capable of exceeding their own limitations. Though it might seem small and trivial, she's capable of taking big steps thanks to how she adapts to the world around her.
-Thomas Wright