tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390842085053516182.post5270465888647560234..comments2024-01-18T20:50:28.629+01:00Comments on Czech Off the Beaten Path: Life with a CaneSherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13049105010678817891noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390842085053516182.post-1919769269088736712011-11-14T12:59:45.827+01:002011-11-14T12:59:45.827+01:00@chaplain.cz: Thank you! Actually, it was a very ...@chaplain.cz: Thank you! Actually, it was a very therapeutic post to write. Being able to talk about my situation openly does help me to keep perspective and to avoid bottling up all the thoughts, feelings and frustrations that I'm dealing with.<br /><br />I will definitely reach out to our church family when I need help. I am a bit stubborn in this way. For me, it is important to do as much as I'm able to do and stay independent as much as possible. I hate being a burden to others. Also, staying as active as possible is better for health and keeping a better mindset. <br /><br />However, when I really do need help, I ask for it...and will surely do so when I need it. I'm very thankful to have a church family to turn to for help.<br /><br />Have a great day,<br />Sher :0)Sherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13049105010678817891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390842085053516182.post-14359096801004894232011-11-14T10:48:32.248+01:002011-11-14T10:48:32.248+01:00Hi Sher,
A very brave post, though I expect it wa...Hi Sher,<br /><br />A very brave post, though I expect it was quite theraputic for you to write it. Well done for getting out & about & meeting people rather than staying at home all the time. And as Karen suggests, don't be afraid to ask for help & support from your Church friends.chaplain.czhttp://www.rickyyates.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390842085053516182.post-56241507791416475442011-11-14T09:51:49.075+01:002011-11-14T09:51:49.075+01:00@Karen: I'm sorry you were so affected by thi...@Karen: I'm sorry you were so affected by this post that you were almost in pain!<br /><br />That was my goal in sharing how life can be when a person has trouble getting around. Unless you've been in that situation, you don't really have the awareness of what it's like. I've always tried to be helpful to people like me--but now I am dependent on others' kindness. This is quite a role reversal for me. But I must say, most people here have been very kind and helpful. <br /><br />I wanted this post to say thank you to them all, and let people know that Czech people are really not so cold and standoffish as they are sometimes portrayed.<br /><br />You caught my other goal--raising awareness of what it's like for people who have canes and movement issues. <br /><br />Fortunately, I'm still able to get around most of the time, I carry my own groceries (not the very heavy loads I used to carry), and do my housework, etc. My disability is light compared to so many others. My pain level is very high (7 out of 10), and am hoping that will come down soon. Even so, I'm trying to keep doing things as much as possible. I'm stubborn, but when I need help, I do ask for it. And I will not hesitate to reach out to my church family when I really need help.<br /><br />You have a great day, Karen,<br />Sher :0)Sherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13049105010678817891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390842085053516182.post-28592527790828421842011-11-13T17:10:58.142+01:002011-11-13T17:10:58.142+01:00Wow Sher, it was almost physically painful to read...Wow Sher, it was almost physically painful to read this post because you write so evocatively I can FEEL your pain. This post is almost a how-to on how to be kind and the power each of us have to give that level of kindness. May I live up to this level each and everytime I encounter someone with a cane. Thanks for making us all more aware. Lastly, rely more on your wonderful church family! They would love to help you and see you as much as possible. Take care, Sher.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12855990208488482147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390842085053516182.post-69286697265141103272011-11-09T16:46:10.096+01:002011-11-09T16:46:10.096+01:00@Ivanhoe: Thank you...I'm coming along :0)
...@Ivanhoe: Thank you...I'm coming along :0) <br /><br />Yes, there is a big difference between Czech & US "etiquette." Not as many young people in the US would be so helpful as the young people here, for one thing. As for others, it depends on what part of the country you live in.<br /><br />I've lived mostly in the Midwest and in the South and Southwest. In those areas, people will typically offer a friendly hand to those in need. People in these areas are more friendly, at least from my own experience.<br /><br />I'm very happy to be getting a helping hand from Czechs--young and old! And even when they know I'm a foreigner, they don't hesitate to help. <br /><br />I hope you're having a wonderful Fall/Autumn back in the US!<br /><br />Have a great day,<br />Sher :0)Sherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13049105010678817891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390842085053516182.post-48989864298935664932011-11-09T15:51:30.370+01:002011-11-09T15:51:30.370+01:00Hope you get better soon!!!! Tell you what, I have...Hope you get better soon!!!! Tell you what, I have noticed a big difference between Czech & US "etiquette". Seems that most of the Czechs (Europeans?) were raised a bit different :) <br />I'm glad you are getting the helping hand ;)Ivanhoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14568486975589895670noreply@blogger.com