<p>Or at least I certainly don’t feel like complaining after reading this. I took this from the Pre-Med board.
Yep. I’ll look in the mirror tonight as I brush my remaining teeth and ask myself, “what exactly did you do today?” I sure hope I can come up with an answer.</p>
<p>I either heard or read about this the other night! What an amazing, determined young woman. You’re right, cur, this certainly shoves things into perspective mighty quickly. You’ve definitely made ME quit whining for the day! ;)</p>
<p>Best wishes to this astounding young woman with such an indomitable spirit!</p>
<p>~berurah</p>
<p>Read that in the LA Times when it first came out and yeah, it was humbling. Her blind mother raised, what, three kids? This young woman had a great role model.</p>
<p>Amazing. God bless her.</p>
<p>Wow. That’s a remarkable woman. Thanks for sharing, Cur.</p>
<p>Agreed. Really puts things into perspective.</p>
<p>This young woman is amazing. She is a true inspiration!</p>
<p>Reading this story reminds me of someone my child had the fortune to work with about seven years ago at her theater camp. This person was the director of the musical she was in that session. Actually it was an original musical revue that this person created and he directed it and choregraphed it. It was called Another Openin’ Another Show and consisted of approximately 40 opening production numbers from 40 different Broadway musicals. The show was superb. This director/choreographer had danced in a Broadway musical on the Great White Way. He had won an Emmy for choregraphing the Miss America Pageant as well, if I recall. One of the numbers he choreographed and taught in this musical was the opening tap dance number to 42nd Street. Another was the opening number to A Chorus Line. All of these he demonstrated and taught and choreographed. He was an amazing person. But what made him even MORE amazing was that he didn’t have any legs. He had had both of his legs amputated as a child and spent a long time in hospitals as a young child. He has two prosthetic legs. And to think he danced on Broadway! This man was a true inspiration. I recall my D writing essays about him in middle school. In fact, while one of her college admissions essays was NOT about him per se, it did contain a quote of his and the topic had to do with something he had imparted on the cast about performing for the audience, of theater as community service and how each audience member has a list of personalized troubles and how the performers can help to evaporate the audience’s lists and be a catalyst for hope and inspiration. Through this person’s influence, my D learned to use her creative work to make an impact on the world. If you ever want to read more about this person, his name is David Connolly. </p>
<p>Kellie Lim and David Connolly are truly inspirational and a testiment that one can overcome enormous obstacles and rise to the top of their field. If they can do it, anyone can!</p>
<p>Wow, thanks for posting that, Curmudgeon. Really reminds us of what is important, and how fortunate most of us are.</p>
<p>Those are such amazing young people. Thanks for sharing their stories.</p>
<p>Amazing story. But… …</p>
<p>why shouldn’t I complain? I am still at leats 50 lb over weight and my D’s SAT score is still too low. I could go on and on here… … </p>
<p>I guess I better not … …</p>
<p>"why shouldn’t I complain? I am still at leats 50 lb over weight and my D’s SAT score is still too low. I could go on and on here… … "</p>
<p>GO on a diet or leave the computer and take a walk. Are you this much of a ray of sunshine in real life?</p>
<p>"Movin’ Mavs</p>
<p>The Movin’ Mavs wheelchair basketball team is off and rollin’ with a successful tournament in November and an accelerated learning curve in January. The defending national champion of the NWBA Collegiate Division started the season with three new starters and two new players on the bench on the road to defending its title.</p>
<p>After a 3-0 start at a conference tournament in Stillwater, Okla., the Movin’ Mavs went to Columbia, Mo., to play in the first crossover (North Conference teams vs. South Conference teams) tournament of the year. The Mavs went 2-3 at this tournament, but took things in stride, keeping the games close throughout and coming away with some good learning experiences for the new players on the roster.</p>
<p>So far this season, the Mavs have been led by the play of junior kinesiology major Aaron Gouge and senior public relations major Danny Fik. Freshman kinesiology major David Wilkes has established himself as a strong presence, and increasingly good play from junior kinesiology major Tyler Garner gives Coach Jim Hayes high hopes for the remainder of the season. Freshman kinesiology major James Patin, junior public relations major Jay Russell, and freshman undeclared walk-on Jeff Sales will all be counted on for important contributions in the coming tournaments.</p>
<p>“We are very appreciative of the support that this team has received from our friends in the Arlington community and our supporters on the UT Arlington campus,” said Coach Hayes. “This support has always helped separate our team from some of the other collegiate programs in what we can do to help our players benefit from their college experiences both on and off the court.”</p>
<p>The Movin’ Mavs will finish their season with tournaments at the University of Illinois on February 23-24 followed by the NWBA Collegiate National Championship Tournament at Edinboro University in Pennsylvania on March 22-25."</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.uta.edu/studentaffairs/newsletter/february-2007-newsletter[/url]”>http://www.uta.edu/studentaffairs/newsletter/february-2007-newsletter</a></p>
<p>Aaron is oldest son’s very best bud! He too has prosthetic legs and only one arm. He has been an inspiration to our whole family. Son will visit with him in TX before Aaron leaves for practice with the national team but will be back in time to visit son later when we all head up to Annapolis for PPW. With oldest son gone for most of the next few years (midshipmen don’t get summers off) Aaron will be residing here up in son’s room during summers and breaks…keep me company with all my kittens leaving. My youngest will still be around so they can torment each other!!</p>
<p>Curm, you’re right, no whining and belly-aching at our house!</p>
<p>Kat</p>
<p>zooser-
I think laserbro was kiddin’ around. I’d say he was “pulling your leg” but in light of the theme of this thread, that might be in poor taste…</p>
<p>“zooser-
I think laserbro was kiddin’ around. I’d say he was “pulling your leg” but in light of the theme of this thread, that might be in poor taste…”</p>
<p>I hope your right. It just seems like all of his posts have that tone.</p>
<p>Thanks for the perspective cur. I broke my leg a few years back and remember how difficult it was just getting around on crutches. I can’t imagine what her daily struggles are handling the everyday demands of life, let alone those of med school.</p>
<p>Yeah. Two broken legs and a nasty concussion a few years ago, myself. Walker and/or crutches for a year. That was nothing!!! But, I’ll tell you, there’s not a day that goes by, and I mean this literally, that I don’t consciously appreciate the ability to walk.</p>
<p>Well, that’s ironic as hell… I just learned that I won’t fulfill the technical requirements for med or pod schools and some–if not all–pharmacy schools (CPR certification) because of my disability. It feels like my whole life’s plans have been dashed to pieces… so good for her for making it!</p>
<p>Z-mom, I was giving laserbro the benefit of the doubt, too. I really think he’s showing a self-awareness and a sense of humor, both of which I’m very happy to see.</p>
<p>(And if not, we are going to have to band together and (do away with ) him before he breeds again. JK)</p>
<p>When I was reading the article I was thinking , wow this really sucks (kid , menningitis, amputations) …and then I hit the “raised by her blind mom”. Goodness. I’ll be thinking about this one for a bit.</p>
<p>NBC Nightly News just featured her at the close of the program. She truly is amazing and inspirational, and it’s clear that she’s going to make a wonderful pediatrician. I can’t imagine having the strength and courage that she and her mother have shown.</p>