tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-831186914102885023.post7076042641215673229..comments2024-03-22T14:54:18.301-04:00Comments on The Tales of an Amputee Mommy: Summertime... Time for Stares!Peggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14667746210133305897noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-831186914102885023.post-40696836174060387812010-04-23T19:37:14.937-04:002010-04-23T19:37:14.937-04:00I'm glad that you found the blog as well! Tha...I'm glad that you found the blog as well! Thank you for the work that you do... you indeed make a difference in the lives of people who often feel as if their life has been shattered. Please feel free to pass my blog along to your patients, and if you think I can help anybody don't hesitate to contact me.Peggy-Amputee Mommyhttp://www.amputeemommy.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-831186914102885023.post-42020804456680847972010-04-23T19:28:26.948-04:002010-04-23T19:28:26.948-04:00Thank you for your blog. I stumbled across it ear...Thank you for your blog. I stumbled across it earlier today and have enjoyed reading your posts. I am a nurse consultant and work with those that have had (usually traumatic) amputations. Part of my job is to determine the long term needs of individuals such as yourself. I have already learned a few more things by reading your posts. Thank you for sharing.Victoria Powellhttp://vp-medical.com/wordpressnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-831186914102885023.post-24281704259050116042010-04-18T19:07:08.935-04:002010-04-18T19:07:08.935-04:00I'm sorry you have had this problem. I have no...I'm sorry you have had this problem. I have not had trouble with people being rude or whispering behind my back. People look, I'm very aware of that, but I try to put it in the category of 'something out of the ordinary so I take a second look'. <br /><br />I find myself looking twice if I see an amputee too. I think it's just an instinct, to try to figure it out. <br /><br />I'm sorry that you have had people actually be rude and make rude comments. I guess I've just been lucky that the only comments I've heard were innocent questions, usually by curious children who think my leg is cool and bionic looking. <br /><br />I love shorts season because it makes fiddling with my leg (adding socks and such) easier than when I had on long pants. <br /><br />Hope you have lots of fun adventures this spring and summer!<br /><br />judyJust One Foothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14963890364029323014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-831186914102885023.post-80889499666339883102010-04-16T17:37:01.288-04:002010-04-16T17:37:01.288-04:00It's sad but I realized the same thing last we...It's sad but I realized the same thing last week when my son was wearing shorts and we had gone to choose his new leg material and suddenly I noticed everyone we past look down and up quickly or turn and stare. My lil guy went on oblivious (at least that is how he acted) but my first reaction in my head was to hide or glare back. But I was adult and walked proudly next to him and looked all in the eye who looked at me lol. It seems, shorts, vacations and trips to crowded stores makes you feel like you should carry a sign explaining the prosthetic. I love the idea of Robby with the camera! I found a sight once that had pictures that a guy who had no legs and traveled the world on a skateboard. He takes pictures of all the looks and stares and I think he makes good money from it lol.tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03353430450917029284noreply@blogger.com