Gaday Mates: I am wondering if my connection with the list has been severed? Two days have passed now and not one posting has been received in my email. Or, everyone has already tired of my diatribe and stopped writing. (grin).
Seriously, I was just thinking about those of us who lead an entirely different lifestyle than normal people and how our lifestyle effects those around us. Once again, I am only expressing my own thoughts and ideas on these matters. Please do not assume me to be dictatorial or presumptuous with my statements. One of the more difficult issues I have encountered in establishing a relationship with others is asking them to please allow me to complete whatever task I may be attempting, without someone saying, "Here, let me do that for you." This naturally comes about when they see you struggling with a project or catch you involved in an efforts of some sort. I have learned as I know all of you have that it is necessary for us to try as much as we can to complete the task we are attempting, regardless of how awkward we may appear. Those who do offer to help have only our best interest in mind, but understandably, they do not realize the amount of self-confidence and pride we gain when we can actually accomplish even the simplest of jobs. Example. Opening a jar, buttoning a button, picking something up. At first we may not succeed, but through repeated attempts, we learn ways in which to overcome the daily obstacles that forever seem to be in our path. Well, enough venting for today. I'm please to actually have someone to express these opinions to. Bill of Ill.
