16 Aug 05
Originally posted by elohiym chananAt an intersection near you... Now that's funny. A bit cynical mind you, but probably closer to the truth than I'd care to admit.
I think the objections have more to do with the fact that the story is likely a fabrication more than the sentiment.
It is typical of the mass email fodder that fills our inboxes all too often. The “If you care you’ll forward this to ten people”, story has become so common that real stories (I’m sure there must be a couple floating around out ther ...[text shortened]... n job that we don’t recognize the real need when it confronts us.
It’s the world we live in…
16 Aug 05
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Originally posted by welsharnieI'm with you...I hope it is true. Hope is the best of things.
Really nice story. Glad I read it.
Things like this do go on in the world, but, unfortunately, people view this as 'boring', and would rather hear all the bad things going on around.
As for whether it's true or not, i'd be incl ...[text shortened]... -sub rec from me (will proper rec it when i subscribe next month).
I'll share one I KNOW is true.
We were at a fastpitch tournament in Mrytle Beach S.C. with the Lady Blues team. (I was coaching) In between games I noticed a field of to the side that was being played on by handicaped and mentally retarded kids. There were kids playing in wheelchairs with there parents pushing them around the infield to catch balls. Unbelievable how much fun they were having. I got all my team members I could round up just to watch and cheer. I think it was the best time of the whole trip.
Makes you size up your priorities for sure.
KUDOS to the South Carolina NSA SOFTBALL for putting this on every year!
Thank you from an old pirate.
Edit... While coaching a soccer team many years ago. I had a kid with Downs Syndrom on it, His brother was also on the team and kinda looked after him. I don't believe I've ever had a more enjoyable child to work with. Had him kick a penalty kick in for his first score and the smile on that kids face was heartbreaking. Yes I do hope.
16 Aug 05
Originally posted by ETeachThank you ETeach.
I'm with you...I hope it is true. Hope is the best of things.
I'll share one I KNOW is true.
We were at a fastpitch tournament in Mrytle Beach S.C. with the Lady Blues team. (I was coaching) In between games I noticed a field of to the side that was being played on by handicaped and mentally retarded kids. There were kids playing in wheelchairs with th ...[text shortened]... ick in for his first score and the smile on that kids face was heartbreaking. Yes I do hope.
I was in the emergency room at the hospital last night and there was a REALLY old man there who was randomly talking to people but being ignored because nobody could make out anything he was saying. Eventually he was called into the back rooms and when he emerged the nurse was explaining that a taxi would be coming for him shortly to take him to where he needed to go. He struggled to walk with the reliance of his cane and sat down down waiting for his taxi. At this time a younger guy emerged also calling for a taxi (same company) A taxi shortly emerged and the younger guy waltzed out to grab it. An even younger guy in the waiting room rushed out behind him and I watched as a conversation took place amongst them outside. The guy got into the taxi and the other younger guy came back in explaining to the old guy (who I believe was oblivious to all this) that his taxi was on it's way. The old guy mumbling something handed a piece of paper to the young guy. He read it and asked if this is where he was going to which I managed to understand a clear "yha". Within minutes another taxi arived and the young guy gentle taps the old guy and says his cab is here, then goes out ahead and fights off to young teenagers who where trying to jump in it. He sees the old guy into the taxi and I assume proceeded to give directions to the driver as to where to go. He came back in and sat down. I asked if it was all sorted out and he said ya. Nothing spectacular but I thought it was very nice of him to do that. Then I felt sad for that old man that nobody was there with him (family) to help him out and I was impressed that this young (early 20's) guy took it upon himself to help him. Just another story of niceness.
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Originally posted by mokkoIs a young man helping an older man that uncommon where you live?
Thank you ETeach.
I was in the emergency room at the hospital last night and there was a REALLY old man there who was randomly talking to people but being ignored because nobody could make out anything he was saying. Eventually he was cal ...[text shortened]... it upon himself to help him. Just another story of niceness.
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16 Aug 05
Originally posted by PalynkaYes actyally it is. There was many able people in that waiting room and they all stared blankly at the television set which was anchored up in the corner. This young guy could have chose to do the same but didn't. I admire his heart for caring and putting in an effort. I was busy myself trying to restrain a wiggly little baby but at least made eye contact and smiled unlike some who continued to stare blankly. Disociation is more common a disease than you think.
Is a young man helping an older man that uncommon where you live?
16 Aug 05
Originally posted by mokkoOn the contrary, I was bullied for the vast majority of my school life. You're labelling me with being a bully because I think a piece of fantasy which is not only pretty poorly constructed but also reads like a Peter and Jane kids book, is pretty damn nauseating and unbelievable to boot? As hopscotch says, why can't a kid with learning difficulties hold a bat? Kids act pretty viscious most of the time and I don't know a group of kids in the world that would do what these did. Apart from that, the story reeks of victimhood, the kids aren't giving Shay a chance to prove himself in any real sense, but instead making a blatant and patronising attempt to stoop to his level. They throw soft underarm pitches and then clearly even when he hasn't managed to compete, they deliberately sabbotge their own game to degrade him even further. Run little learning difficulty boy run! Here, we'll miss another throw on purpose just to show you really can't function in the real world but have to be pampered with a surreality which you'll never see agian in your whole life.
Well I for one give two fricks as I'm sure that little boys father gave two fricks as well. With all the bullying and tormenting that kids are becoming famous for these days it's a glimmer of hope for the future to believe that there are still children being taught love and compassion. My own daughter had a horrible experience in only grade two of an oder bo ...[text shortened]... arrman. It was a nice story and for anyone has any empathy at all it was heartwarming as well.
You talk about empathy? I'll talk about respect. If I was that child's father, I'd never put him through that sort of degredation. I went through more than you can imagine as a child and this sort of self help parable cr@p isn't the real world. This isn't a glimmer of hope for the future, it's a waste of the present.
16 Aug 05
Originally posted by StarrmanYou've said what I tried to say earlier in this thread much better than I did.
On the contrary, I was bullied for the vast majority of my school life. You're labelling me with being a bully because I think a piece of fantasy which is not only pretty poorly constructed but also reads like a Peter and Jane kids book, is pretty damn nauseating and unbelievable to boot? As hopscotch says, why can't a kid with learning difficulties hol ...[text shortened]... 't the real world. This isn't a glimmer of hope for the future, it's a waste of the present.
16 Aug 05
Originally posted by StarrmanI agree with this so much, why patronise the kid?
On the contrary, I was bullied for the vast majority of my school life. You're labelling me with being a bully because I think a piece of fantasy which is not only pretty poorly constructed but also reads like a Peter and Jane kids book, is pretty damn nauseating and unbelievable to boot? As hopscotch says, why can't a kid with learning difficulties hol ...[text shortened]... 't the real world. This isn't a glimmer of hope for the future, it's a waste of the present.
Anyway, it sounds like a made up story to warm people's hearts (it worked).
16 Aug 05
Originally posted by martin williamsSurely you would rather he reach his full potential rather than have everyone around him expect much less and him provide exactly that and no more.
Great story.
It brought a lump to my overly sentimental throat.
I have a nephew with Downs syndrome, and I hope he has friends like that as he grows up.