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                                               Brother Larry Ritchey                      " Free Spirit " Artist: Jillane Curreen

 When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support,  to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are.  They are there for the reason you need them to be.  Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end.  Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away.  Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand.  What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done.  The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.  

There are many different responses to crisis. Most survivors have intense feelings after a traumatic event but recover from the trauma; others have more difficulty recovering — especially those who have had previous traumatic experiences, who are faced with ongoing stress, or who lack support from friends and family — and will need additional help.

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Re: Re: Re: American Idol Comment Demeaning Amputees

Well the fact is it is offensive. You know for how long do we keep our heads turned over stupid or insensitive comments?
You know some day I will run again (I am a new amputee) and someday when those lacking judgment who have made comments about being an amputee about those who move faster, they may be the ones needing life saving care or someone they love?
So can I ask them; maybe the nurse with 2 legs could do it better?
Am I sensitive you bet, it is my sensitive feelings that held the hands of those that were loved while they left this world. It was hands like mine that watched the vents, the drips, and the very breath that people took fighting for life. The nurse who helped put stitches in your two year olds head. The one who held your mother when your brother killed himself. The one who listened as you asked why didn't I get here sooner? The one who reassured you it will be ok.
Now could I get there as fast?
I don't know how many of us waited hours for 2 legged nurses and pain meds after our amputations? I know I did! And I am an RN! How long did you wait to get to the bathroom because a 2 legged person moved that walker away from your bed and would not answer a call light when your bladder said it had to go and after 9 surgeries you leg left was to weak to jump?
So offensive, yes it is! It is as offensive as someone making comments about my color, my creed, my sexual orientation, and my religion oh? Is that OK? Did I step on toes? Well since I only have one leg can I say it did not hurt so much?

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