Comments on: The Gift is Within http://www.doitmyselfblog.com/2008/the-gift-is-within/ Your Accessibility Conscience Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:20 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Do It Myself Blog – Glenda Watson Hyatt » Feeding Christmas Dinner to Those Most in Need http://www.doitmyselfblog.com/2008/the-gift-is-within/comment-page-1/#comment-544515 Do It Myself Blog – Glenda Watson Hyatt » Feeding Christmas Dinner to Those Most in Need Sat, 18 Dec 2010 03:16:58 +0000 http://www.doitmyselfblog.com/2008/the-gift-is-within/#comment-544515 [...] The Gift is Within [...] [...] The Gift is Within [...]

]]> By: Annie Anderson http://www.doitmyselfblog.com/2008/the-gift-is-within/comment-page-1/#comment-275879 Annie Anderson Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:01:59 +0000 http://www.doitmyselfblog.com/2008/the-gift-is-within/#comment-275879 Glenda - This is a beautiful post! What great encouragement. You are truly a gem. ;-) ~ Annie Glenda -

This is a beautiful post! What great encouragement.

You are truly a gem. ;-)

~ Annie

]]> By: Andrew http://www.doitmyselfblog.com/2008/the-gift-is-within/comment-page-1/#comment-274849 Andrew Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:57:06 +0000 http://www.doitmyselfblog.com/2008/the-gift-is-within/#comment-274849 Glenda, A very good friend of my family struggled with CP for almost seventy years before her passing earlier this year. When she passed, I remember thinking that out of all of the people whom I respected and had been an inspiration to me, Jill was close to the top of the list. Throughout her life, it was extremely difficult for Jill to either talk properly or walk properly. But through courage and determination, Jill rose above her circumstances to make a wonderful contribution to the world, travelling many countries, writing several books and maintaining an attitude of gentleness, kindness and love no matter what came her way. In the same way, I most certainly hope that M is able to live a life of contribution and love, in spite of her circumstances. Glenda,

A very good friend of my family struggled with CP for almost seventy years before her passing earlier this year.

When she passed, I remember thinking that out of all of the people whom I respected and had been an inspiration to me, Jill was close to the top of the list.

Throughout her life, it was extremely difficult for Jill to either talk properly or walk properly. But through courage and determination, Jill rose above her circumstances to make a wonderful contribution to the world, travelling many countries, writing several books and maintaining an attitude of gentleness, kindness and love no matter what came her way.

In the same way, I most certainly hope that M is able to live a life of contribution and love, in spite of her circumstances.

]]> By: ProblemHacking @ NEN: There’s flower enough for everyone « new england noir http://www.doitmyselfblog.com/2008/the-gift-is-within/comment-page-1/#comment-274360 ProblemHacking @ NEN: There’s flower enough for everyone « new england noir Wed, 17 Dec 2008 01:39:31 +0000 http://www.doitmyselfblog.com/2008/the-gift-is-within/#comment-274360 [...] after getting home, feeling bad for myself and plopping decisively down to my MSNBC, I found these this and this. It was a well-timed reminder of my purpose–thanks, mysterious coincidences. [...] [...] after getting home, feeling bad for myself and plopping decisively down to my MSNBC, I found these this and this. It was a well-timed reminder of my purpose–thanks, mysterious coincidences. [...]

]]> By: Tammie @ Are You For Real? http://www.doitmyselfblog.com/2008/the-gift-is-within/comment-page-1/#comment-274238 Tammie @ Are You For Real? Tue, 16 Dec 2008 23:45:14 +0000 http://www.doitmyselfblog.com/2008/the-gift-is-within/#comment-274238 Communication is a beautiful thing, Glenda ... and you do it well. Thank you for showing us how to have a 'can do' spirit. Communication is a beautiful thing, Glenda … and you do it well. Thank you for showing us how to have a ‘can do’ spirit.

]]> By: Jackie Cameron http://www.doitmyselfblog.com/2008/the-gift-is-within/comment-page-1/#comment-273945 Jackie Cameron Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:35:15 +0000 http://www.doitmyselfblog.com/2008/the-gift-is-within/#comment-273945 Glenda - Robert Hruzek sent me here and I am so glad he did. A friend of mine is involved in a project called Eagle Eyes in the US which helps people with cerebral palsy work with computers using only their eye movements. She had the opportunity to demostrate it at the local school for children with CP here in Scotland and I was privileged to be invited along. The young people I met and saw in class were working well with thier teachers and there was so much laughter and fun. To see examples of some of the young people using the technology was inspiring. Your words are wonderful. I hope you hear again from her Mum and can tell us more. Glenda – Robert Hruzek sent me here and I am so glad he did.
A friend of mine is involved in a project called Eagle Eyes in the US which helps people with cerebral palsy work with computers using only their eye movements. She had the opportunity to demostrate it at the local school for children with CP here in Scotland and I was privileged to be invited along. The young people I met and saw in class were working well with thier teachers and there was so much laughter and fun. To see examples of some of the young people using the technology was inspiring.

Your words are wonderful. I hope you hear again from her Mum and can tell us more.

]]> By: Robert Hruzek http://www.doitmyselfblog.com/2008/the-gift-is-within/comment-page-1/#comment-273914 Robert Hruzek Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:56:56 +0000 http://www.doitmyselfblog.com/2008/the-gift-is-within/#comment-273914 Glenda... thank you...! Glenda… thank you…!

]]> By: J.D. Meier http://www.doitmyselfblog.com/2008/the-gift-is-within/comment-page-1/#comment-273903 J.D. Meier Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:31:23 +0000 http://www.doitmyselfblog.com/2008/the-gift-is-within/#comment-273903 You reminded me of the important of rewarding effort over results. You can't always control the outcome, but it's how you play the game that matters in the long run. You reminded me of the important of rewarding effort over results. You can’t always control the outcome, but it’s how you play the game that matters in the long run.

]]> By: Marsha Keeffer http://www.doitmyselfblog.com/2008/the-gift-is-within/comment-page-1/#comment-273390 Marsha Keeffer Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:54:46 +0000 http://www.doitmyselfblog.com/2008/the-gift-is-within/#comment-273390 This is important news for everyone - there's more than meets the eye in us all. Nicely done - and what an uplift for anyone with special needs! This is important news for everyone – there’s more than meets the eye in us all. Nicely done – and what an uplift for anyone with special needs!

]]> By: Joanna Young http://www.doitmyselfblog.com/2008/the-gift-is-within/comment-page-1/#comment-273389 Joanna Young Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:50:19 +0000 http://www.doitmyselfblog.com/2008/the-gift-is-within/#comment-273389 Glenda, what can I say, this is a beautiful, powerful post. I'm sure your words will make a huge difference to M, and many, many readers who will read them quietly, and pass them on to those that need them. I know you don't always like hearing this kind of stuff, but truly you have the gift of words, but more important than that, you have the gift within. I feel very proud to know you. Glenda, what can I say, this is a beautiful, powerful post. I’m sure your words will make a huge difference to M, and many, many readers who will read them quietly, and pass them on to those that need them.

I know you don’t always like hearing this kind of stuff, but truly you have the gift of words, but more important than that, you have the gift within.

I feel very proud to know you.

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