I got this great hug from a man, who liked me, who us a senior in my building and was sitting in a scooter. He reached out his arms (it was Christmas time) and I reached out mine. He pulled me to him and we both enjoyed a nice long "hug" But I don't have any balance, so I explained this to Eugene. I knew he was a "medic" in the Marines so I completely trusted him "handling" me safely ... besides we were in a common area. He said laughingly "... I could hold to you for as long as I'd like then, correct"? We laughed and he set me back very, very gently. I love that memory, now that he passed a year ago July 4th. Bobbie
Smile Everyday > On Jun 26, 2014, at 12:08 AM, Quadius <[email protected]> wrote: > > I know what you mean about half hugs, but with my setup it is really > difficult to give me a hug. The last time I had a real hug I was either in > bed or I had a woman sitting in my lap. I don't think I'd like that with the > majority of people :-) > > Then again I'm a high-level quadriplegic with my arms in troughs, so > straddling me is a big chore. :-) > > >> On Tue, Jun 24, 2014 at 9:59 PM, Gmail <[email protected]> wrote: >> I was wondering how are you guys received and get hugs. Most of the time, >> people that are close to me, well lean down their upper body, put their arms >> around my shoulders and press their cheek to my cheek. I never feel like >> I've really gotten a hug. And I watch them hug somebody else who is standing >> and they get a real hug, where the more of the upper body is touching. >> >> My brother, Gary, always, ALWAYS gave me my favorite kind of hugs. He will >> approach me from the front, spread his legs apart so he is straddling over >> my thighs, then he presses his upper body against my upper body and gives me >> a real wonderful hug. >> >> Bobbie >> >> Smile Everyday >
