Re: Why are you looking at me?

[Guest guest]

Since and I are both disabled I do not know how many times I have heard

" oh you guys r so cute together. " I think it's annoying now. It's difficult

for to go places, but when we do boy is it like a carnival freak show

w/everyone staring at us. I remember when we went to the mall this girl was

just

in awe seeing 2 ppl in wcs and trachs/vent while we were in the parking lot,

and my friend who was w/us said oh god its starting already. Actually this

brings up a ?. This particular friend has said to me if her kids ever stare,

gauk, or say some stupid comment to a person w/a disability in public shes going

to smack them upside the head. I was shocked when she even said if the child

was young. She said my children will know better. I actually told her

children don't really even bother me b/c their stares r out of innocense, while

adults should know better and have seen things in their lives by now. I even

don't mind the comments of children to their parents like " mommy why is that

girl

(actually now I get lady sometimes, I guess to kids I look old- kinda ironic

they realize I'm not a child rather than what their counterparts think) in a

wheelchair, or why r her legs and arms so skinny? " What I find amusing and

sometimes offending are the answers they give them. I also never mind answering

a child's direct ?. How do the rest of you feel?

Kimi

In a message dated 6/14/2005 10:13:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

those2@... writes:

We usually will get " you guys are so cute together " or " you two are so

loving " (yes, people actually say those things)...never anything rude,

thank goodness. Yes, people stare but I think they just maybe honestly

haven't seen many people in chairs...especially chairs that rise up and

come with a hot guy with his arm around the driver. ;-)

Lori (of Lori & )

P.S. To Tom...most people who kiss in public get looks....it's human

nature. We want to SEE! *lol*

[Guest guest]

Kimi,

Sometimes kids are more polite than the adults! A few months ago I went to the

movies with a girlfriend. We were early so we were waiting in the hall for the

theater to be cleaned. I saw two kids, I'm guessing about 6 and 8 staring at us

off and on and slowly moving closer. Finally they were right next to us and the

older asked me nervously how I use the theater if I can't get into the seats. I

explained to them that the spaces where seats were missing were for wheelchairs,

so I actually get a very good seat. I thought it was awesome that they

approached us and asked ME the question, not . When the theater was ready

to open, each one opened one of the double doors for me. On the way out after

the movie several adults wouldn't even do that much. Some people just stepped

right in front of me but just ran into the back of their feet with my

chair...lol.

I also never mind answering

a child's direct ?. How do the rest of you feel?

Kimi

[Guest guest]

I'm nearly 54 and used a wheelchair since I'm 11, so people have stared all

of my life, but believe me, it was much worse years ago. Today, the disabled

are " out there. " We're visible and vocal. Society is seeing us as " people. "

Nowadays, it's not unusual to see us in schools, at jobs, movies, restaurants,

etc.; so people are getting to know us. Yes, there are still the ignoramuses

around, but they are not the majority anymore. Also, it is human nature to

look a little longer or take a seond glance at someone or something that's

" different. " We all do it, but it is rude to keep staring. Unfortunately, there

will always be rude people. I usually just smile at starers and most smile

back.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 6/15/2005 6:47:35 AM Eastern Standard Time,

Ksmile96@... writes:

How do the rest of you feel?

Kids are innocent. Smacking a child is wrong, period, but for being

curious?! Come on.

Amy

Wife to Will 11/3/95

Mother to Olivia Isabelle 9/18/03

A new addition due 12/05

http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/o/oliviathegreat/

[Guest guest]

I am always open to answering questions from children and welcome

their glances. I love kids and usually I'll smile and wave and giggle

at them to make them comfortable. Once a young child learns that I'm

interacting " normally " they usually stop staring at the wheelchair

unless to ask why I use one.

As for teenagers and adults, I do kind of feel the same - that they

should know better at their ages. But the truth is that some people

honestly just don't know and aren't around disabled persons. I do

believe, however, that they should know that staring is not polite. If

I feel uncomfortable from their stares, I'll stare back at them until

they look away. Sometimes I'll speak up for myself and begin to make

conversation. My family and friends, however, are a bit more upset

with stares and usually make hilarious comments which mock our admirer

of the moment.

-Kendra

> Since and I are both disabled I do not know how many times I

have heard

> " oh you guys r so cute together. " I think it's annoying now. It's

difficult

> for to go places, but when we do boy is it like a carnival

freak show

> w/everyone staring at us. I remember when we went to the mall this

girl was just

> in awe seeing 2 ppl in wcs and trachs/vent while we were in the

parking lot,

> and my friend who was w/us said oh god its starting already.

Actually this

> brings up a ?. This particular friend has said to me if her kids

ever stare,

> gauk, or say some stupid comment to a person w/a disability in

public shes going

> to smack them upside the head. I was shocked when she even said if

the child

> was young. She said my children will know better. I actually told her

> children don't really even bother me b/c their stares r out of

innocense, while

> adults should know better and have seen things in their lives by

now. I even

> don't mind the comments of children to their parents like " mommy why

is that girl

> (actually now I get lady sometimes, I guess to kids I look old-

kinda ironic

> they realize I'm not a child rather than what their counterparts

think) in a

> wheelchair, or why r her legs and arms so skinny? " What I find

amusing and

> sometimes offending are the answers they give them. I also never

mind answering

> a child's direct ?. How do the rest of you feel?

> Kimi

>

>

>

> In a message dated 6/14/2005 10:13:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

> those2@h... writes:

> We usually will get " you guys are so cute together " or " you two are so

> loving " (yes, people actually say those things)...never anything rude,

> thank goodness. Yes, people stare but I think they just maybe honestly

> haven't seen many people in chairs...especially chairs that rise up and

> come with a hot guy with his arm around the driver. ;-)

>

> Lori (of Lori & )

>

> P.S. To Tom...most people who kiss in public get looks....it's human

> nature. We want to SEE! *lol*

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 6/15/2005 10:46:28 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

kendranicole@... writes:

My family and friends, however, are a bit more upset

with stares and usually make hilarious comments which mock our admirer

of the moment.

When I was younger my sister and friends used to use the phrase " watching tv "

when referring to ppl gauking. Once in an elevator at a hotel in Hawaii

everyone was staring at me, and my sis and friend say really obnioxiously loud

" boy people sure like watching tv in here. " It struck me funny b/c usually in a

full elevator everyones quiet.

Kimi

[Guest guest]

Amy,

I know and I've tried to explain that to this friend but she, even as a RN,

still thinks her children will be " different " when it comes to staring and

being curious of the disabled. Dont ask me...

Kimi

In a message dated 6/15/2005 12:42:24 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

blueyedaze@... writes:

In a message dated 6/15/2005 6:47:35 AM Eastern Standard Time,

Ksmile96@... writes:

How do the rest of you feel?

Kids are innocent. Smacking a child is wrong, period, but for being

curious?! Come on.

Amy

Wife to Will 11/3/95

Mother to Olivia Isabelle 9/18/03

A new addition due 12/05

http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/o/oliviathegreat/

[Guest guest]

oh from the mouths of babes. I had 2 funny incidents lately with children.

My van driver looks like Santa, real beard, hair and stomach. We were in the

supermarket and a little girl yelled there's Santa and his wife. How cool

she's in a wheelchair. Another time a 3 yr old watched me roll by while

sitting in her stroller. Little girl starts crying Mamma I want a stroller

like

her's, she moves faster than you. Lol

[Guest guest]

i have jst recently gained a nephue, and i know he will ask questions and i am

willing to answer! however people in streets that stare are so annoying!

children r ok coz they dont know any better. but adults i answer to and go up 2

them and ask them str8 out! and ppl who walk right infront of us rudely, i shout

'yeah like you didnt c the huge chair' i think ppl r jst presuming that we dont

mind/know wat they r doing.

blueyedaze@... wrote:

In a message dated 6/15/2005 6:47:35 AM Eastern Standard Time,

Ksmile96@... writes:

How do the rest of you feel?

Kids are innocent. Smacking a child is wrong, period, but for being

curious?! Come on.

Amy

Wife to Will 11/3/95

Mother to Olivia Isabelle 9/18/03

A new addition due 12/05

http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/o/oliviathegreat/

[Guest guest]

I too love to deal with children because they are so open and

honest. I find it amusing when a child comes up to me and asks me

why I can't walk while their parents are across the way STARING at

me. I agree that children don't know any better and that's why they

ask! Adults can learn a lot from children

Milinovich

Ms Wheelchair Ohio 2005

> > Since and I are both disabled I do not know how many times I

> have heard

> > " oh you guys r so cute together. " I think it's annoying now.

It's

> difficult

> > for to go places, but when we do boy is it like a carnival

> freak show

> > w/everyone staring at us. I remember when we went to the mall

this

> girl was just

> > in awe seeing 2 ppl in wcs and trachs/vent while we were in the

> parking lot,

> > and my friend who was w/us said oh god its starting already.

> Actually this

> > brings up a ?. This particular friend has said to me if her kids

> ever stare,

> > gauk, or say some stupid comment to a person w/a disability in

> public shes going

> > to smack them upside the head. I was shocked when she even said

if

> the child

> > was young. She said my children will know better. I actually

told her

> > children don't really even bother me b/c their stares r out of

> innocense, while

> > adults should know better and have seen things in their lives by

> now. I even

> > don't mind the comments of children to their parents like " mommy

why

> is that girl

> > (actually now I get lady sometimes, I guess to kids I look old-

> kinda ironic

> > they realize I'm not a child rather than what their counterparts

> think) in a

> > wheelchair, or why r her legs and arms so skinny? " What I find

> amusing and

> > sometimes offending are the answers they give them. I also never

> mind answering

> > a child's direct ?. How do the rest of you feel?

> > Kimi

> >

> >

> >

> > In a message dated 6/14/2005 10:13:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

> > those2@h... writes:

> > We usually will get " you guys are so cute together " or " you two

are so

> > loving " (yes, people actually say those things)...never anything

rude,

> > thank goodness. Yes, people stare but I think they just maybe

honestly

> > haven't seen many people in chairs...especially chairs that rise

up and

> > come with a hot guy with his arm around the driver. ;-)

> >

> > Lori (of Lori & )

> >

> > P.S. To Tom...most people who kiss in public get looks....it's

human

> > nature. We want to SEE! *lol*

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 6/15/2005 6:53:11 PM Eastern Standard Time,

those2@... writes:

What's the difference between staring and plain ol' people watching. I

sure do that...one of the fun things about walking around the mall. Are

we being too sensitive?

I think its the ones who stare for more then like 4 seconds. People who turn

there head and do double takes. There is a line, everyone knows it when

someone is being out of line. Of course there is the ones who turn around and

grab the person next to them and makes them look. I don't think anyone is being

too sensitive. It is one of the things you have to get used to. It is

absolutely one of the rudest things in my book. But what are you going to do?

Will

[Guest guest]

I think u can tell the difference btw watching and gauking and staring. I

admit I watch people too, but they are usually doing something to attract

attention. A stare is usually a blank expression or one w/their mouth agape,

while

just a glance or watching is difference.

Kimi

In a message dated 6/15/2005 6:53:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

those2@... writes:

Here's another question...

What's the difference between staring and plain ol' people watching. I

sure do that...one of the fun things about walking around the mall. Are

we being too sensitive?

L

[Guest guest]

i think people do curious children and people with disabilities a great

disservice when those children are shushed and reprimanded for being

curious. It reinforces their fear of different-ness and makes people with

disabilities even more " other " than we already are. i believe it's

important to acknowledge differences instead of pretending that we're all

the same. difference is interesting and exciting.

At 03:47 AM 6/15/2005, you wrote:

>don't mind the comments of children to their parents like " mommy why is

>that girl

>(actually now I get lady sometimes, I guess to kids I look old- kinda ironic

>they realize I'm not a child rather than what their counterparts think) in a

>wheelchair, or why r her legs and arms so skinny? " What I find amusing and

>sometimes offending are the answers they give them. I also never mind

>answering

>a child's direct ?. How do the rest of you feel?

>Kimi

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 6/15/2005 6:53:10 PM Eastern Standard Time,

those2@... writes:

What's the difference between staring and plain ol' people watching. I

sure do that...one of the fun things about walking around the mall. Are

we being too sensitive?

I feel it's rude when people's mouths drop open, keep looking away then

back, comment to people they're with... this happens more often than not to me.

I

should sell polaroids!

Amy

Wife to Will 11/3/95

Mother to Olivia Isabelle 9/18/03

A new addition due 12/05

http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/o/oliviathegreat/

[Guest guest]

cindy,

great stories! once when i was leaving an elementary school after doing a

morning of disability culture training with 4th through 6th graders, i was

approached by a boy around 6 years old. he stood in front of me, tilted

his head and asked, " are you a puppet? " i smiled, holding back a laugh,

and said, " no, i'm a person. "

i went back into the office and asked the principal why a kid would ask

that...she couldn't stop laughing. she explained that the year before

there was a educational puppet show that visited the kindergarteners called

" kids on the block. " many of the puppets had disabilities. i love that

the line between fantasy and reality can blur so easily.

alana

At 01:18 PM 6/15/2005, you wrote:

>oh from the mouths of babes. I had 2 funny incidents lately with children.

>My van driver looks like Santa, real beard, hair and stomach. We were in

>the

>supermarket and a little girl yelled there's Santa and his wife. How cool

>she's in a wheelchair. Another time a 3 yr old watched me roll by while

>sitting in her stroller. Little girl starts crying Mamma I want a

>stroller like

>her's, she moves faster than you. Lol

>

>

[Guest guest]

Here's another question...

What's the difference between staring and plain ol' people watching. I

sure do that...one of the fun things about walking around the mall. Are

we being too sensitive?

L

Ksmile96@... wrote:

> In a message dated 6/15/2005 10:46:28 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

> kendranicole@... writes:

> My family and friends, however, are a bit more upset

> with stares and usually make hilarious comments which mock our admirer

> of the moment.

>

>

>

> When I was younger my sister and friends used to use the phrase

> " watching tv "

> when referring to ppl gauking. Once in an elevator at a hotel in Hawaii

> everyone was staring at me, and my sis and friend say really

> obnioxiously loud

> " boy people sure like watching tv in here. " It struck me funny b/c

> usually in a

> full elevator everyones quiet.

> Kimi

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

In high school I went to a state school for the disabled.

Around Christmas time me and bunch of fellow gimps went to a local mall to shop.

We all agreed to meet for pizza at a certain time and place. While we were

hanging out in front of Sears [next to pizza place] waiting for everyone to

gather up... This fat middle aged lady with cotton candy styled hair was

walking by us and very obviously rubbernecking and turning her head around

almost backwards with her mouth hanging open and staring daggers at us while

stamping her way by us.

We gimps stared back some with raised eyebrows like - 'and your point is??'.

Our PCA became enraged. She had her arms crossed in front of her chest and

chased the woman down down growling at her loudly.

The staring woman eeked and trotted away into a run while we laughed our asses

off at her.

The PCA said afterwards : " I'm sorry but I couldn't stand how that woman was

treating you guys any longer. She's a grown up not a kid ! "

We still laugh about it to this day.

I do think the staring stuff is taken harder by the able bodied people that are

closest to us than ourselves at times.

KingIbexx@... wrote:

In a message dated 6/15/2005 6:53:11 PM Eastern Standard Time,

those2@... writes:

What's the difference between staring and plain ol' people watching. I

sure do that...one of the fun things about walking around the mall. Are

we being too sensitive?

I think its the ones who stare for more then like 4 seconds. People who turn

there head and do double takes. There is a line, everyone knows it when

someone is being out of line. Of course there is the ones who turn around and

grab the person next to them and makes them look. I don't think anyone is being

too sensitive. It is one of the things you have to get used to. It is

absolutely one of the rudest things in my book. But what are you going to do?

Will

[Guest guest]

I'm the same way - people watching is one of my favorite activities!

The only time I really consider someone staring is if they stop dead in

their tracks and gawk at me with their mouth hanging open. Besides

that, if people do look at me, I know I am " visually distinct " and

therefore attract people's attention. Kind of the way a really hot goth

guy would attract mine. I try to keep my mouth from hanging open then

though.

Jenn

Those Two wrote:

>Here's another question...

>

>What's the difference between staring and plain ol' people watching. I

>sure do that...one of the fun things about walking around the mall. Are

>we being too sensitive?

>

>L

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I don't think we're being too sensitive. We're just very observant.

It can be very tiring to be overly exposed to " curious " or " ignorant " adults,

so I do my best to " educate " them. My father told me that two wrongs don't

make a right, so when faced with prying eyes, I will do two things (when I am

not feeling " bad " ):

I ask " Can I help you? " or " Have you lost something? "

OR

Get an " authority figure " to see what's wrong with the person.

In the first situation they will answer stupidly " no ... and blah, blah, blah "

whatever excuse they can think of to explain away their bad behaviour. I had

one lady come back to me once and sincerely apologized.

When getting someone to check out the stare-ee I will go with them and sound

extremely concerned about their health ... ya know ... you had a blank stare

that reminded me of my grandmother when she had a stroke .... before you know

it they thank me for being so concerned and helpful ..... sheesh!

Failing all else, I drive or bump into them and go " Oops! "

Angie

^----^

o o

:

\/\/

(are my horns showing again?)

On 2005.06.15 20:40, blueyedaze@... wrote:

> In a message dated 6/15/2005 6:53:10 PM Eastern Standard Time,

> those2@... writes:

>

> What's the difference between staring and plain ol' people watching. I

> sure do that...one of the fun things about walking around the mall. Are

> we being too sensitive?

>

>

> I feel it's rude when people's mouths drop open, keep looking away then

> back, comment to people they're with... this happens more often than not to

> me. I should sell polaroids!

>

> Amy

> Wife to Will 11/3/95

> Mother to Olivia Isabelle 9/18/03

> A new addition due 12/05

> http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/o/oliviathegreat/

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I am not in a wheel chair (SMA Type 3)but I am very skinny 6' tall 135#

and my thighs just above the knee are thinner than my calves. I hid my

legs from everyone. I wouldn't wear shorts unless I had to because of

stares and comments. Lights had to be out when getting undressed Ect.

My wife finally confronted me and told me she didn't care what I looked

like it took awhile but I got comfortable in front of her. I was

diagnosed with SMA 2 yrs ago at 30 Yrs old and when I finally knew what

was wrong I stopped caring what other people think and if someone is

starring or makes a comment I get sharp with my tongue. It shouldn't be

that way but I guess it is human nature.

Terry

[Guest guest]

children dont bother me anymore now that I am older...

I am always willing to answer their ?s and if I hear a

parent say something that isnt true... I butt in and

correct them. BUT I can honestly say NOW.... I have a

service dog and since I got her, I have not had ONE

kid stop and stare or ask anything about me!! It is

all about my dog now. A huge weight off my shoulders.

So now I just get to tell people that Callie is a

service dog and what she does for me, instead of

explaining whats 'wrong with me'...

And today, I am happy to say, while I was at Walmart,

a mother said in passing that I had a beautiful

family, to include my K9 - I had my beautiful niece in

hand. So it was nice to hear that she thought she was

mine!!

--- Ksmile96@... wrote:

> Since and I are both disabled I do not know how

> many times I have heard

> " oh you guys r so cute together. " I think it's

> annoying now. It's difficult

> for to go places, but when we do boy is it like

> a carnival freak show

> w/everyone staring at us. I remember when we went

> to the mall this girl was just

> in awe seeing 2 ppl in wcs and trachs/vent while we

> were in the parking lot,

> and my friend who was w/us said oh god its starting

> already. Actually this

> brings up a ?. This particular friend has said to

> me if her kids ever stare,

> gauk, or say some stupid comment to a person w/a

> disability in public shes going

> to smack them upside the head. I was shocked when

> she even said if the child

> was young. She said my children will know better.

> I actually told her

> children don't really even bother me b/c their

> stares r out of innocense, while

> adults should know better and have seen things in

> their lives by now. I even

> don't mind the comments of children to their parents

> like " mommy why is that girl

> (actually now I get lady sometimes, I guess to kids

> I look old- kinda ironic

> they realize I'm not a child rather than what their

> counterparts think) in a

> wheelchair, or why r her legs and arms so skinny? "

> What I find amusing and

> sometimes offending are the answers they give them.

> I also never mind answering

> a child's direct ?. How do the rest of you feel?

> Kimi

>

>

>

> In a message dated 6/14/2005 10:13:16 PM Eastern

> Daylight Time,

> those2@... writes:

> We usually will get " you guys are so cute together "

> or " you two are so

> loving " (yes, people actually say those

> things)...never anything rude,

> thank goodness. Yes, people stare but I think they

> just maybe honestly

> haven't seen many people in chairs...especially

> chairs that rise up and

> come with a hot guy with his arm around the driver.

> ;-)

>

> Lori (of Lori & )

>

> P.S. To Tom...most people who kiss in public get

> looks....it's human

> nature. We want to SEE! *lol*

>

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

>

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

I am a HUGE people watcher!!! Nosey, yes.... BUT I can

tell the difference between staring and watching...

Its all in the facial expressions....

--- Those Two <those2@...> wrote:

> Here's another question...

>

> What's the difference between staring and plain ol'

> people watching. I

> sure do that...one of the fun things about walking

> around the mall. Are

> we being too sensitive?

>

> L

>

> Ksmile96@... wrote:

>

> > In a message dated 6/15/2005 10:46:28 AM Eastern

> Daylight Time,

> > kendranicole@... writes:

> > My family and friends, however, are a bit more

> upset

> > with stares and usually make hilarious comments

> which mock our admirer

> > of the moment.

> >

> >

> >

> > When I was younger my sister and friends used to

> use the phrase

> > " watching tv "

> > when referring to ppl gauking. Once in an

> elevator at a hotel in Hawaii

> > everyone was staring at me, and my sis and friend

> say really

> > obnioxiously loud

> > " boy people sure like watching tv in here. " It

> struck me funny b/c

> > usually in a

> > full elevator everyones quiet.

> > Kimi

> >

> >

> > [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

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[Guest guest]

That's a good point. I think it might be kind of like craning your neck to see a

wreck on the highway. People are naturally attracted to watching things that are

*different*. I don't remember who did the study, but they found that even

infants will stare longer at pictures they've never seen before than they will

at a picture that they've seen on previous days. Natural curiosity!

BUT.... there is a fine line that some people are stupid enough to cross.

h's only 9 and we've run into some comments, questions and downright

pointing and staring that were absolutely obnoxious!

Hugs

Jeni

Those Two <those2@...> wrote:

Here's another question...

What's the difference between staring and plain ol' people watching. I

sure do that...one of the fun things about walking around the mall. Are

we being too sensitive?

L

Ksmile96@... wrote:

> In a message dated 6/15/2005 10:46:28 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

> kendranicole@... writes:

> My family and friends, however, are a bit more upset

> with stares and usually make hilarious comments which mock our admirer

> of the moment.

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> When I was younger my sister and friends used to use the phrase

> " watching tv "

> when referring to ppl gauking. Once in an elevator at a hotel in Hawaii

> everyone was staring at me, and my sis and friend say really

> obnioxiously loud

> " boy people sure like watching tv in here. " It struck me funny b/c

> usually in a

> full elevator everyones quiet.

> Kimi

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

What about the strangers who think they have divine healing powers and

out of nowhere put their hands on you in the mall, grocery or parking

lot and start hollering to " Jayzus " to help them heal this poor child?

That's happened to me once every few years. I just sit in stunned

silence. Has that happened to anyone else?

Awkward!!!!

I know they have good intent, but gah!

When I'm shopping I don't expect a vibrating hand of power to suddenly

land on my head from behind me. lol

Nick

charmed chic wrote:

>In high school I went to a state school for the disabled.

>

>Around Christmas time me and bunch of fellow gimps went to a local mall to

shop. We all agreed to meet for pizza at a certain time and place. While we

were hanging out in front of Sears [next to pizza place] waiting for everyone to

gather up... This fat middle aged lady with cotton candy styled hair was

walking by us and very obviously rubbernecking and turning her head around

almost backwards with her mouth hanging open and staring daggers at us while

stamping her way by us.

>

>We gimps stared back some with raised eyebrows like - 'and your point is??'.

>

>Our PCA became enraged. She had her arms crossed in front of her chest and

chased the woman down down growling at her loudly.

>

>The staring woman eeked and trotted away into a run while we laughed our asses

off at her.

>

>The PCA said afterwards : " I'm sorry but I couldn't stand how that woman was

treating you guys any longer. She's a grown up not a kid ! "

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[Guest guest]

Yes, it happened to me about 30 years ago down in Los Angeles. Some guy watched

my sister put me and my manual chair into her Mustang and we drove off. She saw

him pull out and follow us about 20+ miles down the 405 (freeway) until we

stopped in La Habra. When she was getting me out he came over and told her he

could 'heal' me and make me walk.. She told him that if he didn't disappear

real fast she was calling the police. I was still in the car so I didn't have

an opportunity to set him straight. .

Also, about 3 years ago I was shopping at Wal Mart (of course) and a lady came

over to me and quietly said, " I don't want to bother you, but please take this,

I know its not much but I want you to have it'.. she slipped something in my

hand which felt like money. She really was polite and sweet.. My first instinct

was to refuse it, but looking at her I smiled and said Thank you very much..

She said " God bless you' and walked away. I opened my hand and it was a $5.00

bill. I thought that accepting it was the right thing to do to make her feel

good.

Nick Dupree <nickdupree@...> wrote:

What about the strangers who think they have divine healing powers and

out of nowhere put their hands on you in the mall, grocery or parking

lot and start hollering to " Jayzus " to help them heal this poor child?

That's happened to me once every few years. I just sit in stunned

silence. Has that happened to anyone else?

Awkward!!!!

I know they have good intent, but gah!

When I'm shopping I don't expect a vibrating hand of power to suddenly

land on my head from behind me. lol

Nick

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