Guest guest Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 bonnie i love you and patty soo much good for her she deserves it liek i do acutaly did i tell you that oru service provider otu here northcott is acutaly working with easter seals where patty is to amke it better for people with a physical disability was in northoctts last newsletter can you tell patty for me that easter seals is working with mine i dont knwo hwo that happend but im happy northcott in a unknown way are helping all you wonderful people over there coz they are telling them how they do it YAY follow in their lead love you > > I just have to share about Patty's day yesterday. She has been doing so > well > at Easter Seals on training on the Computer that they and her MA > Commission > for the Deaf/blind have extended her training for 20 more days. (Patty's > completed Word, Works, and PowerPoint) > When I picked her up at the train station she had an even bigger bounce in > her step than usual and a smile that spread across the town! When she got > in > the car she was overjoyed and said her D/B case manager came to see her at > Easter Seals and they had a great talk and that this woman was going to > call me > immediately. > > Well,....... when the woman called her voice was as bubbly as > Patty's. She > said that they had a great meeting and had planned a few things. The > first is > we're having a meeting at Easter Seals to discuss the next step in finding > Patty a job. Without us asking she is going to get Patty an interpreter > so she > can follow the meeting. For those of you who don't know Patty is totally > oral > but signs as well. When she's in a conversation with more than one person > she > has to " fill in the blanks " of what people are saying. > > Then she said that she was thrilled to learn about and see all that Patty > was > doing. She commented on Patty's wonderful humor, her ability to not stay > stuck on one topic but move on, her determination, her great work ethnic, > her > wonderful appearance and that she had never seen Patty like this. I > explained > that what she was seeing was--PATTY! She had met Patty after she had been > sitting here with nothing to do for almost a year. Patty wasn't in a good > spot but > was better than any other person would be in that situation. She had met > Patty when there were people saying she wouldn't be able to do something, > when > Patty had been losing hope and dreams. But now that she's active and > feeling as > though she is achieving even a little bit in life Patty has gone back to > being > Patty. Who she was seeing and having in depth conversations with was who > Patty is and who we advocate for her to be allowed to be. She could see > now the > difference of Patty being in unique stresses and due to that the > uniqueness of > CHARGE and Patty. Oh this woman was so delighted. I had to let go of the > " I > told you so " feeling and just allow this woman to be overjoyed in her > understanding. And boy was she overjoyed! > > Next, Patty's been on a waiting list for an apartment for individuals who > are > deaf/blind. She went from being over 300 two years ago to being 33 last > November. Of course when we call the staff there give little information > as to > where she is on the list. So -- this woman showed up at the place > personally > and spoke to them. She went to bat for Patty. I can't tell you how happy > that > made Patty. Now she knows there is someone else in her corner besides us! > > Apparently Patty has an ID card for transportation that she uses for the > train but there is a conductor who makes her pay. She got the conductors > name and > ID. Don't you just love her! Patty spoke to her case manager about this > and > they are going to make her an ID from the Commission for the Blind. That > way > she'll get the transportation for free without a question. > > Also her case manager stated that Patty is doing incredibly well at Easter > Seals. Really, really well. Everyone there likes her and is impressed > with > what she has achieved in such little time. Sure they don't know CHARGE > but they > have all tried to learn. They respect what they don't know and then move > on. > They respect! > > They told her Patty is determined, has a great work ethic, is kind, > friendly > to all, has a great sense of humor and better yet that Patty has > potential. > They told her she will go farther than they ever expected. Again, " told > you > so " was in my mind but how thrilling is it that they see...... > > There was so much more to this conversation and it was all good. > > There is now a direction in Patty's life. There is a plan. And more than > that there is respect for her as a person. Patty wakes up every day > excited to > go out the door and feels fulfilled when she comes home. > > And by the way, not only is Patty doing well there because she is starting > to > have a life, she is doing well here. She cleans, cooks, and even helps me > get out the door in the morning so we won't be late. Yesterday she had my > coat, > purse, keys and phone at the door because I've been running late the last > few > days. Got to love her. And she has accomplished all this with having > four > ear infections in and now is congested again. That hasn't stopped > her. Little > does. > > Life for my daughter is starting to look up again. The point is she'll > have > a life that is separate from us! > > Each and every one of our sons and daughters have that right as adults. > > I'm just thrilled to tears. > > > Bonnie, Mom to a 23, Patty CHARGE 21, and wife to > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 bonnie i love you and patty soo much good for her she deserves it liek i do acutaly did i tell you that oru service provider otu here northcott is acutaly working with easter seals where patty is to amke it better for people with a physical disability was in northoctts last newsletter can you tell patty for me that easter seals is working with mine i dont knwo hwo that happend but im happy northcott in a unknown way are helping all you wonderful people over there coz they are telling them how they do it YAY follow in their lead love you > > I just have to share about Patty's day yesterday. She has been doing so > well > at Easter Seals on training on the Computer that they and her MA > Commission > for the Deaf/blind have extended her training for 20 more days. (Patty's > completed Word, Works, and PowerPoint) > When I picked her up at the train station she had an even bigger bounce in > her step than usual and a smile that spread across the town! When she got > in > the car she was overjoyed and said her D/B case manager came to see her at > Easter Seals and they had a great talk and that this woman was going to > call me > immediately. > > Well,....... when the woman called her voice was as bubbly as > Patty's. She > said that they had a great meeting and had planned a few things. The > first is > we're having a meeting at Easter Seals to discuss the next step in finding > Patty a job. Without us asking she is going to get Patty an interpreter > so she > can follow the meeting. For those of you who don't know Patty is totally > oral > but signs as well. When she's in a conversation with more than one person > she > has to " fill in the blanks " of what people are saying. > > Then she said that she was thrilled to learn about and see all that Patty > was > doing. She commented on Patty's wonderful humor, her ability to not stay > stuck on one topic but move on, her determination, her great work ethnic, > her > wonderful appearance and that she had never seen Patty like this. I > explained > that what she was seeing was--PATTY! She had met Patty after she had been > sitting here with nothing to do for almost a year. Patty wasn't in a good > spot but > was better than any other person would be in that situation. She had met > Patty when there were people saying she wouldn't be able to do something, > when > Patty had been losing hope and dreams. But now that she's active and > feeling as > though she is achieving even a little bit in life Patty has gone back to > being > Patty. Who she was seeing and having in depth conversations with was who > Patty is and who we advocate for her to be allowed to be. She could see > now the > difference of Patty being in unique stresses and due to that the > uniqueness of > CHARGE and Patty. Oh this woman was so delighted. I had to let go of the > " I > told you so " feeling and just allow this woman to be overjoyed in her > understanding. And boy was she overjoyed! > > Next, Patty's been on a waiting list for an apartment for individuals who > are > deaf/blind. She went from being over 300 two years ago to being 33 last > November. Of course when we call the staff there give little information > as to > where she is on the list. So -- this woman showed up at the place > personally > and spoke to them. She went to bat for Patty. I can't tell you how happy > that > made Patty. Now she knows there is someone else in her corner besides us! > > Apparently Patty has an ID card for transportation that she uses for the > train but there is a conductor who makes her pay. She got the conductors > name and > ID. Don't you just love her! Patty spoke to her case manager about this > and > they are going to make her an ID from the Commission for the Blind. That > way > she'll get the transportation for free without a question. > > Also her case manager stated that Patty is doing incredibly well at Easter > Seals. Really, really well. Everyone there likes her and is impressed > with > what she has achieved in such little time. Sure they don't know CHARGE > but they > have all tried to learn. They respect what they don't know and then move > on. > They respect! > > They told her Patty is determined, has a great work ethic, is kind, > friendly > to all, has a great sense of humor and better yet that Patty has > potential. > They told her she will go farther than they ever expected. Again, " told > you > so " was in my mind but how thrilling is it that they see...... > > There was so much more to this conversation and it was all good. > > There is now a direction in Patty's life. There is a plan. And more than > that there is respect for her as a person. Patty wakes up every day > excited to > go out the door and feels fulfilled when she comes home. > > And by the way, not only is Patty doing well there because she is starting > to > have a life, she is doing well here. She cleans, cooks, and even helps me > get out the door in the morning so we won't be late. Yesterday she had my > coat, > purse, keys and phone at the door because I've been running late the last > few > days. Got to love her. And she has accomplished all this with having > four > ear infections in and now is congested again. That hasn't stopped > her. Little > does. > > Life for my daughter is starting to look up again. The point is she'll > have > a life that is separate from us! > > Each and every one of our sons and daughters have that right as adults. > > I'm just thrilled to tears. > > > Bonnie, Mom to a 23, Patty CHARGE 21, and wife to > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 bonnie i love you and patty soo much good for her she deserves it liek i do acutaly did i tell you that oru service provider otu here northcott is acutaly working with easter seals where patty is to amke it better for people with a physical disability was in northoctts last newsletter can you tell patty for me that easter seals is working with mine i dont knwo hwo that happend but im happy northcott in a unknown way are helping all you wonderful people over there coz they are telling them how they do it YAY follow in their lead love you > > I just have to share about Patty's day yesterday. She has been doing so > well > at Easter Seals on training on the Computer that they and her MA > Commission > for the Deaf/blind have extended her training for 20 more days. (Patty's > completed Word, Works, and PowerPoint) > When I picked her up at the train station she had an even bigger bounce in > her step than usual and a smile that spread across the town! When she got > in > the car she was overjoyed and said her D/B case manager came to see her at > Easter Seals and they had a great talk and that this woman was going to > call me > immediately. > > Well,....... when the woman called her voice was as bubbly as > Patty's. She > said that they had a great meeting and had planned a few things. The > first is > we're having a meeting at Easter Seals to discuss the next step in finding > Patty a job. Without us asking she is going to get Patty an interpreter > so she > can follow the meeting. For those of you who don't know Patty is totally > oral > but signs as well. When she's in a conversation with more than one person > she > has to " fill in the blanks " of what people are saying. > > Then she said that she was thrilled to learn about and see all that Patty > was > doing. She commented on Patty's wonderful humor, her ability to not stay > stuck on one topic but move on, her determination, her great work ethnic, > her > wonderful appearance and that she had never seen Patty like this. I > explained > that what she was seeing was--PATTY! She had met Patty after she had been > sitting here with nothing to do for almost a year. Patty wasn't in a good > spot but > was better than any other person would be in that situation. She had met > Patty when there were people saying she wouldn't be able to do something, > when > Patty had been losing hope and dreams. But now that she's active and > feeling as > though she is achieving even a little bit in life Patty has gone back to > being > Patty. Who she was seeing and having in depth conversations with was who > Patty is and who we advocate for her to be allowed to be. She could see > now the > difference of Patty being in unique stresses and due to that the > uniqueness of > CHARGE and Patty. Oh this woman was so delighted. I had to let go of the > " I > told you so " feeling and just allow this woman to be overjoyed in her > understanding. And boy was she overjoyed! > > Next, Patty's been on a waiting list for an apartment for individuals who > are > deaf/blind. She went from being over 300 two years ago to being 33 last > November. Of course when we call the staff there give little information > as to > where she is on the list. So -- this woman showed up at the place > personally > and spoke to them. She went to bat for Patty. I can't tell you how happy > that > made Patty. Now she knows there is someone else in her corner besides us! > > Apparently Patty has an ID card for transportation that she uses for the > train but there is a conductor who makes her pay. She got the conductors > name and > ID. Don't you just love her! Patty spoke to her case manager about this > and > they are going to make her an ID from the Commission for the Blind. That > way > she'll get the transportation for free without a question. > > Also her case manager stated that Patty is doing incredibly well at Easter > Seals. Really, really well. Everyone there likes her and is impressed > with > what she has achieved in such little time. Sure they don't know CHARGE > but they > have all tried to learn. They respect what they don't know and then move > on. > They respect! > > They told her Patty is determined, has a great work ethic, is kind, > friendly > to all, has a great sense of humor and better yet that Patty has > potential. > They told her she will go farther than they ever expected. Again, " told > you > so " was in my mind but how thrilling is it that they see...... > > There was so much more to this conversation and it was all good. > > There is now a direction in Patty's life. There is a plan. And more than > that there is respect for her as a person. Patty wakes up every day > excited to > go out the door and feels fulfilled when she comes home. > > And by the way, not only is Patty doing well there because she is starting > to > have a life, she is doing well here. She cleans, cooks, and even helps me > get out the door in the morning so we won't be late. Yesterday she had my > coat, > purse, keys and phone at the door because I've been running late the last > few > days. Got to love her. And she has accomplished all this with having > four > ear infections in and now is congested again. That hasn't stopped > her. Little > does. > > Life for my daughter is starting to look up again. The point is she'll > have > a life that is separate from us! > > Each and every one of our sons and daughters have that right as adults. > > I'm just thrilled to tears. > > > Bonnie, Mom to a 23, Patty CHARGE 21, and wife to > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Bonnie, Your message is so uplifting and full of joy! I feel so proud of Patty...can't even imagine how you must feel! hugs from West Oz, Sharon >I just have to share about Patty's day yesterday. She has been doing so well >at Easter Seals on training on the Computer that they and her MA Commission >for the Deaf/blind have extended her training for 20 more days. (Patty's >completed Word, Works, and PowerPoint) >When I picked her up at the train station she had an even bigger bounce in >her step than usual and a smile that spread across the town! When she got in >the car she was overjoyed and said her D/B case manager came to see her at >Easter Seals and they had a great talk and that this woman was going >to call me >immediately. > >Well,....... when the woman called her voice was as bubbly as Patty's. She >said that they had a great meeting and had planned a few things. The first is >we're having a meeting at Easter Seals to discuss the next step in finding >Patty a job. Without us asking she is going to get Patty an >interpreter so she >can follow the meeting. For those of you who don't know Patty is totally oral >but signs as well. When she's in a conversation with more than one person she >has to " fill in the blanks " of what people are saying. > >Then she said that she was thrilled to learn about and see all that Patty was >doing. She commented on Patty's wonderful humor, her ability to not stay >stuck on one topic but move on, her determination, her great work ethnic, her >wonderful appearance and that she had never seen Patty like this. I explained >that what she was seeing was--PATTY! She had met Patty after she had been >sitting here with nothing to do for almost a year. Patty wasn't in >a good spot but >was better than any other person would be in that situation. She had met >Patty when there were people saying she wouldn't be able to do something, when >Patty had been losing hope and dreams. But now that she's active >and feeling as >though she is achieving even a little bit in life Patty has gone back to being >Patty. Who she was seeing and having in depth conversations with was who >Patty is and who we advocate for her to be allowed to be. She could >see now the >difference of Patty being in unique stresses and due to that the uniqueness of >CHARGE and Patty. Oh this woman was so delighted. I had to let go of the " I >told you so " feeling and just allow this woman to be overjoyed in her >understanding. And boy was she overjoyed! > >Next, Patty's been on a waiting list for an apartment for individuals who are >deaf/blind. She went from being over 300 two years ago to being 33 last >November. Of course when we call the staff there give little >information as to >where she is on the list. So -- this woman showed up at the place personally >and spoke to them. She went to bat for Patty. I can't tell you how >happy that >made Patty. Now she knows there is someone else in her corner besides us! > >Apparently Patty has an ID card for transportation that she uses for the >train but there is a conductor who makes her pay. She got the >conductors name and >ID. Don't you just love her! Patty spoke to her case manager about this and >they are going to make her an ID from the Commission for the Blind. That way >she'll get the transportation for free without a question. > >Also her case manager stated that Patty is doing incredibly well at Easter >Seals. Really, really well. Everyone there likes her and is impressed with >what she has achieved in such little time. Sure they don't know >CHARGE but they >have all tried to learn. They respect what they don't know and then move on. >They respect! > >They told her Patty is determined, has a great work ethic, is kind, friendly >to all, has a great sense of humor and better yet that Patty has potential. >They told her she will go farther than they ever expected. Again, " told you >so " was in my mind but how thrilling is it that they see...... > >There was so much more to this conversation and it was all good. > >There is now a direction in Patty's life. There is a plan. And more than >that there is respect for her as a person. Patty wakes up every day >excited to >go out the door and feels fulfilled when she comes home. > >And by the way, not only is Patty doing well there because she is starting to >have a life, she is doing well here. She cleans, cooks, and even helps me >get out the door in the morning so we won't be late. Yesterday she >had my coat, >purse, keys and phone at the door because I've been running late the last few >days. Got to love her. And she has accomplished all this with having four >ear infections in and now is congested again. That hasn't stopped >her. Little >does. > >Life for my daughter is starting to look up again. The point is she'll have >a life that is separate from us! > >Each and every one of our sons and daughters have that right as adults. > >I'm just thrilled to tears. > > >Bonnie, Mom to a 23, Patty CHARGE 21, and wife to > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Bonnie, Your message is so uplifting and full of joy! I feel so proud of Patty...can't even imagine how you must feel! hugs from West Oz, Sharon >I just have to share about Patty's day yesterday. She has been doing so well >at Easter Seals on training on the Computer that they and her MA Commission >for the Deaf/blind have extended her training for 20 more days. (Patty's >completed Word, Works, and PowerPoint) >When I picked her up at the train station she had an even bigger bounce in >her step than usual and a smile that spread across the town! When she got in >the car she was overjoyed and said her D/B case manager came to see her at >Easter Seals and they had a great talk and that this woman was going >to call me >immediately. > >Well,....... when the woman called her voice was as bubbly as Patty's. She >said that they had a great meeting and had planned a few things. The first is >we're having a meeting at Easter Seals to discuss the next step in finding >Patty a job. Without us asking she is going to get Patty an >interpreter so she >can follow the meeting. For those of you who don't know Patty is totally oral >but signs as well. When she's in a conversation with more than one person she >has to " fill in the blanks " of what people are saying. > >Then she said that she was thrilled to learn about and see all that Patty was >doing. She commented on Patty's wonderful humor, her ability to not stay >stuck on one topic but move on, her determination, her great work ethnic, her >wonderful appearance and that she had never seen Patty like this. I explained >that what she was seeing was--PATTY! She had met Patty after she had been >sitting here with nothing to do for almost a year. Patty wasn't in >a good spot but >was better than any other person would be in that situation. She had met >Patty when there were people saying she wouldn't be able to do something, when >Patty had been losing hope and dreams. But now that she's active >and feeling as >though she is achieving even a little bit in life Patty has gone back to being >Patty. Who she was seeing and having in depth conversations with was who >Patty is and who we advocate for her to be allowed to be. She could >see now the >difference of Patty being in unique stresses and due to that the uniqueness of >CHARGE and Patty. Oh this woman was so delighted. I had to let go of the " I >told you so " feeling and just allow this woman to be overjoyed in her >understanding. And boy was she overjoyed! > >Next, Patty's been on a waiting list for an apartment for individuals who are >deaf/blind. She went from being over 300 two years ago to being 33 last >November. Of course when we call the staff there give little >information as to >where she is on the list. So -- this woman showed up at the place personally >and spoke to them. She went to bat for Patty. I can't tell you how >happy that >made Patty. Now she knows there is someone else in her corner besides us! > >Apparently Patty has an ID card for transportation that she uses for the >train but there is a conductor who makes her pay. She got the >conductors name and >ID. Don't you just love her! Patty spoke to her case manager about this and >they are going to make her an ID from the Commission for the Blind. That way >she'll get the transportation for free without a question. > >Also her case manager stated that Patty is doing incredibly well at Easter >Seals. Really, really well. Everyone there likes her and is impressed with >what she has achieved in such little time. Sure they don't know >CHARGE but they >have all tried to learn. They respect what they don't know and then move on. >They respect! > >They told her Patty is determined, has a great work ethic, is kind, friendly >to all, has a great sense of humor and better yet that Patty has potential. >They told her she will go farther than they ever expected. Again, " told you >so " was in my mind but how thrilling is it that they see...... > >There was so much more to this conversation and it was all good. > >There is now a direction in Patty's life. There is a plan. And more than >that there is respect for her as a person. Patty wakes up every day >excited to >go out the door and feels fulfilled when she comes home. > >And by the way, not only is Patty doing well there because she is starting to >have a life, she is doing well here. She cleans, cooks, and even helps me >get out the door in the morning so we won't be late. Yesterday she >had my coat, >purse, keys and phone at the door because I've been running late the last few >days. Got to love her. And she has accomplished all this with having four >ear infections in and now is congested again. That hasn't stopped >her. Little >does. > >Life for my daughter is starting to look up again. The point is she'll have >a life that is separate from us! > >Each and every one of our sons and daughters have that right as adults. > >I'm just thrilled to tears. > > >Bonnie, Mom to a 23, Patty CHARGE 21, and wife to > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Bonnie, Your message is so uplifting and full of joy! I feel so proud of Patty...can't even imagine how you must feel! hugs from West Oz, Sharon >I just have to share about Patty's day yesterday. She has been doing so well >at Easter Seals on training on the Computer that they and her MA Commission >for the Deaf/blind have extended her training for 20 more days. (Patty's >completed Word, Works, and PowerPoint) >When I picked her up at the train station she had an even bigger bounce in >her step than usual and a smile that spread across the town! When she got in >the car she was overjoyed and said her D/B case manager came to see her at >Easter Seals and they had a great talk and that this woman was going >to call me >immediately. > >Well,....... when the woman called her voice was as bubbly as Patty's. She >said that they had a great meeting and had planned a few things. The first is >we're having a meeting at Easter Seals to discuss the next step in finding >Patty a job. Without us asking she is going to get Patty an >interpreter so she >can follow the meeting. For those of you who don't know Patty is totally oral >but signs as well. When she's in a conversation with more than one person she >has to " fill in the blanks " of what people are saying. > >Then she said that she was thrilled to learn about and see all that Patty was >doing. She commented on Patty's wonderful humor, her ability to not stay >stuck on one topic but move on, her determination, her great work ethnic, her >wonderful appearance and that she had never seen Patty like this. I explained >that what she was seeing was--PATTY! She had met Patty after she had been >sitting here with nothing to do for almost a year. Patty wasn't in >a good spot but >was better than any other person would be in that situation. She had met >Patty when there were people saying she wouldn't be able to do something, when >Patty had been losing hope and dreams. But now that she's active >and feeling as >though she is achieving even a little bit in life Patty has gone back to being >Patty. Who she was seeing and having in depth conversations with was who >Patty is and who we advocate for her to be allowed to be. She could >see now the >difference of Patty being in unique stresses and due to that the uniqueness of >CHARGE and Patty. Oh this woman was so delighted. I had to let go of the " I >told you so " feeling and just allow this woman to be overjoyed in her >understanding. And boy was she overjoyed! > >Next, Patty's been on a waiting list for an apartment for individuals who are >deaf/blind. She went from being over 300 two years ago to being 33 last >November. Of course when we call the staff there give little >information as to >where she is on the list. So -- this woman showed up at the place personally >and spoke to them. She went to bat for Patty. I can't tell you how >happy that >made Patty. Now she knows there is someone else in her corner besides us! > >Apparently Patty has an ID card for transportation that she uses for the >train but there is a conductor who makes her pay. She got the >conductors name and >ID. Don't you just love her! Patty spoke to her case manager about this and >they are going to make her an ID from the Commission for the Blind. That way >she'll get the transportation for free without a question. > >Also her case manager stated that Patty is doing incredibly well at Easter >Seals. Really, really well. Everyone there likes her and is impressed with >what she has achieved in such little time. Sure they don't know >CHARGE but they >have all tried to learn. They respect what they don't know and then move on. >They respect! > >They told her Patty is determined, has a great work ethic, is kind, friendly >to all, has a great sense of humor and better yet that Patty has potential. >They told her she will go farther than they ever expected. Again, " told you >so " was in my mind but how thrilling is it that they see...... > >There was so much more to this conversation and it was all good. > >There is now a direction in Patty's life. There is a plan. And more than >that there is respect for her as a person. Patty wakes up every day >excited to >go out the door and feels fulfilled when she comes home. > >And by the way, not only is Patty doing well there because she is starting to >have a life, she is doing well here. She cleans, cooks, and even helps me >get out the door in the morning so we won't be late. Yesterday she >had my coat, >purse, keys and phone at the door because I've been running late the last few >days. Got to love her. And she has accomplished all this with having four >ear infections in and now is congested again. That hasn't stopped >her. Little >does. > >Life for my daughter is starting to look up again. The point is she'll have >a life that is separate from us! > >Each and every one of our sons and daughters have that right as adults. > >I'm just thrilled to tears. > > >Bonnie, Mom to a 23, Patty CHARGE 21, and wife to > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Bonnie, that is so exciting about patty, i could only hope for erika to become a third of how patty is devloped and i would be happy! you guys have worked hard, and come a long way! you should be proud Cathie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Bonnie, that is so exciting about patty, i could only hope for erika to become a third of how patty is devloped and i would be happy! you guys have worked hard, and come a long way! you should be proud Cathie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Bonnie, that is so exciting about patty, i could only hope for erika to become a third of how patty is devloped and i would be happy! you guys have worked hard, and come a long way! you should be proud Cathie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 I am soooooooo excited to hear about how awesome Patty is doing! So wonderful that she is feeling so joyous and accomplished! Congratulations to all of you! GO PATTY GO!!! Turk22082@... wrote: I just have to share about Patty's day yesterday. She has been doing so well at Easter Seals on training on the Computer that they and her MA Commission for the Deaf/blind have extended her training for 20 more days. (Patty's completed Word, Works, and PowerPoint) When I picked her up at the train station she had an even bigger bounce in her step than usual and a smile that spread across the town! When she got in the car she was overjoyed and said her D/B case manager came to see her at Easter Seals and they had a great talk and that this woman was going to call me immediately. Well,....... when the woman called her voice was as bubbly as Patty's. She said that they had a great meeting and had planned a few things. The first is we're having a meeting at Easter Seals to discuss the next step in finding Patty a job. Without us asking she is going to get Patty an interpreter so she can follow the meeting. For those of you who don't know Patty is totally oral but signs as well. When she's in a conversation with more than one person she has to " fill in the blanks " of what people are saying. Then she said that she was thrilled to learn about and see all that Patty was doing. She commented on Patty's wonderful humor, her ability to not stay stuck on one topic but move on, her determination, her great work ethnic, her wonderful appearance and that she had never seen Patty like this. I explained that what she was seeing was--PATTY! She had met Patty after she had been sitting here with nothing to do for almost a year. Patty wasn't in a good spot but was better than any other person would be in that situation. She had met Patty when there were people saying she wouldn't be able to do something, when Patty had been losing hope and dreams. But now that she's active and feeling as though she is achieving even a little bit in life Patty has gone back to being Patty. Who she was seeing and having in depth conversations with was who Patty is and who we advocate for her to be allowed to be. She could see now the difference of Patty being in unique stresses and due to that the uniqueness of CHARGE and Patty. Oh this woman was so delighted. I had to let go of the " I told you so " feeling and just allow this woman to be overjoyed in her understanding. And boy was she overjoyed! Next, Patty's been on a waiting list for an apartment for individuals who are deaf/blind. She went from being over 300 two years ago to being 33 last November. Of course when we call the staff there give little information as to where she is on the list. So -- this woman showed up at the place personally and spoke to them. She went to bat for Patty. I can't tell you how happy that made Patty. Now she knows there is someone else in her corner besides us! Apparently Patty has an ID card for transportation that she uses for the train but there is a conductor who makes her pay. She got the conductors name and ID. Don't you just love her! Patty spoke to her case manager about this and they are going to make her an ID from the Commission for the Blind. That way she'll get the transportation for free without a question. Also her case manager stated that Patty is doing incredibly well at Easter Seals. Really, really well. Everyone there likes her and is impressed with what she has achieved in such little time. Sure they don't know CHARGE but they have all tried to learn. They respect what they don't know and then move on. They respect! They told her Patty is determined, has a great work ethic, is kind, friendly to all, has a great sense of humor and better yet that Patty has potential. They told her she will go farther than they ever expected. Again, " told you so " was in my mind but how thrilling is it that they see...... There was so much more to this conversation and it was all good. There is now a direction in Patty's life. There is a plan. And more than that there is respect for her as a person. Patty wakes up every day excited to go out the door and feels fulfilled when she comes home. And by the way, not only is Patty doing well there because she is starting to have a life, she is doing well here. She cleans, cooks, and even helps me get out the door in the morning so we won't be late. Yesterday she had my coat, purse, keys and phone at the door because I've been running late the last few days. Got to love her. And she has accomplished all this with having four ear infections in and now is congested again. That hasn't stopped her. Little does. Life for my daughter is starting to look up again. The point is she'll have a life that is separate from us! Each and every one of our sons and daughters have that right as adults. I'm just thrilled to tears. Bonnie, Mom to a 23, Patty CHARGE 21, and wife to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 I am soooooooo excited to hear about how awesome Patty is doing! So wonderful that she is feeling so joyous and accomplished! Congratulations to all of you! GO PATTY GO!!! Turk22082@... wrote: I just have to share about Patty's day yesterday. She has been doing so well at Easter Seals on training on the Computer that they and her MA Commission for the Deaf/blind have extended her training for 20 more days. (Patty's completed Word, Works, and PowerPoint) When I picked her up at the train station she had an even bigger bounce in her step than usual and a smile that spread across the town! When she got in the car she was overjoyed and said her D/B case manager came to see her at Easter Seals and they had a great talk and that this woman was going to call me immediately. Well,....... when the woman called her voice was as bubbly as Patty's. She said that they had a great meeting and had planned a few things. The first is we're having a meeting at Easter Seals to discuss the next step in finding Patty a job. Without us asking she is going to get Patty an interpreter so she can follow the meeting. For those of you who don't know Patty is totally oral but signs as well. When she's in a conversation with more than one person she has to " fill in the blanks " of what people are saying. Then she said that she was thrilled to learn about and see all that Patty was doing. She commented on Patty's wonderful humor, her ability to not stay stuck on one topic but move on, her determination, her great work ethnic, her wonderful appearance and that she had never seen Patty like this. I explained that what she was seeing was--PATTY! She had met Patty after she had been sitting here with nothing to do for almost a year. Patty wasn't in a good spot but was better than any other person would be in that situation. She had met Patty when there were people saying she wouldn't be able to do something, when Patty had been losing hope and dreams. But now that she's active and feeling as though she is achieving even a little bit in life Patty has gone back to being Patty. Who she was seeing and having in depth conversations with was who Patty is and who we advocate for her to be allowed to be. She could see now the difference of Patty being in unique stresses and due to that the uniqueness of CHARGE and Patty. Oh this woman was so delighted. I had to let go of the " I told you so " feeling and just allow this woman to be overjoyed in her understanding. And boy was she overjoyed! Next, Patty's been on a waiting list for an apartment for individuals who are deaf/blind. She went from being over 300 two years ago to being 33 last November. Of course when we call the staff there give little information as to where she is on the list. So -- this woman showed up at the place personally and spoke to them. She went to bat for Patty. I can't tell you how happy that made Patty. Now she knows there is someone else in her corner besides us! Apparently Patty has an ID card for transportation that she uses for the train but there is a conductor who makes her pay. She got the conductors name and ID. Don't you just love her! Patty spoke to her case manager about this and they are going to make her an ID from the Commission for the Blind. That way she'll get the transportation for free without a question. Also her case manager stated that Patty is doing incredibly well at Easter Seals. Really, really well. Everyone there likes her and is impressed with what she has achieved in such little time. Sure they don't know CHARGE but they have all tried to learn. They respect what they don't know and then move on. They respect! They told her Patty is determined, has a great work ethic, is kind, friendly to all, has a great sense of humor and better yet that Patty has potential. They told her she will go farther than they ever expected. Again, " told you so " was in my mind but how thrilling is it that they see...... There was so much more to this conversation and it was all good. There is now a direction in Patty's life. There is a plan. And more than that there is respect for her as a person. Patty wakes up every day excited to go out the door and feels fulfilled when she comes home. And by the way, not only is Patty doing well there because she is starting to have a life, she is doing well here. She cleans, cooks, and even helps me get out the door in the morning so we won't be late. Yesterday she had my coat, purse, keys and phone at the door because I've been running late the last few days. Got to love her. And she has accomplished all this with having four ear infections in and now is congested again. That hasn't stopped her. Little does. Life for my daughter is starting to look up again. The point is she'll have a life that is separate from us! Each and every one of our sons and daughters have that right as adults. I'm just thrilled to tears. Bonnie, Mom to a 23, Patty CHARGE 21, and wife to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 I am soooooooo excited to hear about how awesome Patty is doing! So wonderful that she is feeling so joyous and accomplished! Congratulations to all of you! GO PATTY GO!!! Turk22082@... wrote: I just have to share about Patty's day yesterday. She has been doing so well at Easter Seals on training on the Computer that they and her MA Commission for the Deaf/blind have extended her training for 20 more days. (Patty's completed Word, Works, and PowerPoint) When I picked her up at the train station she had an even bigger bounce in her step than usual and a smile that spread across the town! When she got in the car she was overjoyed and said her D/B case manager came to see her at Easter Seals and they had a great talk and that this woman was going to call me immediately. Well,....... when the woman called her voice was as bubbly as Patty's. She said that they had a great meeting and had planned a few things. The first is we're having a meeting at Easter Seals to discuss the next step in finding Patty a job. Without us asking she is going to get Patty an interpreter so she can follow the meeting. For those of you who don't know Patty is totally oral but signs as well. When she's in a conversation with more than one person she has to " fill in the blanks " of what people are saying. Then she said that she was thrilled to learn about and see all that Patty was doing. She commented on Patty's wonderful humor, her ability to not stay stuck on one topic but move on, her determination, her great work ethnic, her wonderful appearance and that she had never seen Patty like this. I explained that what she was seeing was--PATTY! She had met Patty after she had been sitting here with nothing to do for almost a year. Patty wasn't in a good spot but was better than any other person would be in that situation. She had met Patty when there were people saying she wouldn't be able to do something, when Patty had been losing hope and dreams. But now that she's active and feeling as though she is achieving even a little bit in life Patty has gone back to being Patty. Who she was seeing and having in depth conversations with was who Patty is and who we advocate for her to be allowed to be. She could see now the difference of Patty being in unique stresses and due to that the uniqueness of CHARGE and Patty. Oh this woman was so delighted. I had to let go of the " I told you so " feeling and just allow this woman to be overjoyed in her understanding. And boy was she overjoyed! Next, Patty's been on a waiting list for an apartment for individuals who are deaf/blind. She went from being over 300 two years ago to being 33 last November. Of course when we call the staff there give little information as to where she is on the list. So -- this woman showed up at the place personally and spoke to them. She went to bat for Patty. I can't tell you how happy that made Patty. Now she knows there is someone else in her corner besides us! Apparently Patty has an ID card for transportation that she uses for the train but there is a conductor who makes her pay. She got the conductors name and ID. Don't you just love her! Patty spoke to her case manager about this and they are going to make her an ID from the Commission for the Blind. That way she'll get the transportation for free without a question. Also her case manager stated that Patty is doing incredibly well at Easter Seals. Really, really well. Everyone there likes her and is impressed with what she has achieved in such little time. Sure they don't know CHARGE but they have all tried to learn. They respect what they don't know and then move on. They respect! They told her Patty is determined, has a great work ethic, is kind, friendly to all, has a great sense of humor and better yet that Patty has potential. They told her she will go farther than they ever expected. Again, " told you so " was in my mind but how thrilling is it that they see...... There was so much more to this conversation and it was all good. There is now a direction in Patty's life. There is a plan. And more than that there is respect for her as a person. Patty wakes up every day excited to go out the door and feels fulfilled when she comes home. And by the way, not only is Patty doing well there because she is starting to have a life, she is doing well here. She cleans, cooks, and even helps me get out the door in the morning so we won't be late. Yesterday she had my coat, purse, keys and phone at the door because I've been running late the last few days. Got to love her. And she has accomplished all this with having four ear infections in and now is congested again. That hasn't stopped her. Little does. Life for my daughter is starting to look up again. The point is she'll have a life that is separate from us! Each and every one of our sons and daughters have that right as adults. I'm just thrilled to tears. Bonnie, Mom to a 23, Patty CHARGE 21, and wife to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Go Patty Go! I would love to meet you and Patty some day. You both sound like very strong, incredible women--CHARGE aside! Hugs, (mom to Evan 8.5 mos) --------------------------------- Blab-away for as little as 1¢/min. Make PC-to-Phone Calls using Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Go Patty Go! I would love to meet you and Patty some day. You both sound like very strong, incredible women--CHARGE aside! Hugs, (mom to Evan 8.5 mos) --------------------------------- Blab-away for as little as 1¢/min. Make PC-to-Phone Calls using Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Bonnie- This is awesome! Just goes to show how the right supports can make all the difference. A person must have opportunity in order to blossom. It's like sticking a seed in an empty pot in a dark closet and then saying it was the seed's fault that it didn't grow! Give that same seed some soil, water, and sunlight -- and you could have a 6 foot sunflower! Way to go, Patty!! Michele W mom to Aubrie 8 yrs CHARGE, 14 yrs and wife to DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Bonnie- This is awesome! Just goes to show how the right supports can make all the difference. A person must have opportunity in order to blossom. It's like sticking a seed in an empty pot in a dark closet and then saying it was the seed's fault that it didn't grow! Give that same seed some soil, water, and sunlight -- and you could have a 6 foot sunflower! Way to go, Patty!! Michele W mom to Aubrie 8 yrs CHARGE, 14 yrs and wife to DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Bonnie- This is awesome! Just goes to show how the right supports can make all the difference. A person must have opportunity in order to blossom. It's like sticking a seed in an empty pot in a dark closet and then saying it was the seed's fault that it didn't grow! Give that same seed some soil, water, and sunlight -- and you could have a 6 foot sunflower! Way to go, Patty!! Michele W mom to Aubrie 8 yrs CHARGE, 14 yrs and wife to DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Bonnie a delightful inspirational story for those of us with younger charge kids...if Amelie does alf as well as Patty i will be happy. reading this post with you just thrilled with tears...made me FILL with tears! Well done Patty. love Lesley Amelie and Chan clan xxxxxx > > I'm just thrilled to tears. > > > Bonnie, Mom to a 23, Patty CHARGE 21, and wife to > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Bonnie a delightful inspirational story for those of us with younger charge kids...if Amelie does alf as well as Patty i will be happy. reading this post with you just thrilled with tears...made me FILL with tears! Well done Patty. love Lesley Amelie and Chan clan xxxxxx > > I'm just thrilled to tears. > > > Bonnie, Mom to a 23, Patty CHARGE 21, and wife to > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Bonnie a delightful inspirational story for those of us with younger charge kids...if Amelie does alf as well as Patty i will be happy. reading this post with you just thrilled with tears...made me FILL with tears! Well done Patty. love Lesley Amelie and Chan clan xxxxxx > > I'm just thrilled to tears. > > > Bonnie, Mom to a 23, Patty CHARGE 21, and wife to > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Bonnie This is wonderful news and I am sure that Flo will chip in as well. Having met Patty last summer and the way she interacted with us throughout the week in Miami (this reminds me I should mail you and her some pictures) this what she deserves. Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Bonnie This is wonderful news and I am sure that Flo will chip in as well. Having met Patty last summer and the way she interacted with us throughout the week in Miami (this reminds me I should mail you and her some pictures) this what she deserves. Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 Bonnie, Too right I am chipping in. Sooo thrilled to hear the news. It's high time the lovely Patty got a break. Her intelligence and potential shone bright to us in Miami so could not understand why her assessors could not see this. They obviously stepped in at the times when the sun was not shining in her world - and how many of us perform at our best in cold dark winters? Give Patty a HUGE hug from sometimes sunny London and especially from the Njeru/ household, and even more especially from her little fan club, Elly. Flo (trusting your smile through the tears will warm you up for a long time). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 Bonnie, Too right I am chipping in. Sooo thrilled to hear the news. It's high time the lovely Patty got a break. Her intelligence and potential shone bright to us in Miami so could not understand why her assessors could not see this. They obviously stepped in at the times when the sun was not shining in her world - and how many of us perform at our best in cold dark winters? Give Patty a HUGE hug from sometimes sunny London and especially from the Njeru/ household, and even more especially from her little fan club, Elly. Flo (trusting your smile through the tears will warm you up for a long time). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 WOW, WOW, WOW--- Patty is an inspiration to all of us moms trying to raise our little miracles and help them work to their full potential. Nice to hear something positive happening in the adult world. It can be done! Yeah Patty , mom to Makenna (age 5) > > I just have to share about Patty's day yesterday. She has been doing so well > at Easter Seals on training on the Computer that they and her MA Commission > for the Deaf/blind have extended her training for 20 more days. (Patty's > completed Word, Works, and PowerPoint) > When I picked her up at the train station she had an even bigger bounce in > her step than usual and a smile that spread across the town! When she got in > the car she was overjoyed and said her D/B case manager came to see her at > Easter Seals and they had a great talk and that this woman was going to call me > immediately. > > Well,....... when the woman called her voice was as bubbly as Patty's. She > said that they had a great meeting and had planned a few things. The first is > we're having a meeting at Easter Seals to discuss the next step in finding > Patty a job. Without us asking she is going to get Patty an interpreter so she > can follow the meeting. For those of you who don't know Patty is totally oral > but signs as well. When she's in a conversation with more than one person she > has to " fill in the blanks " of what people are saying. > > Then she said that she was thrilled to learn about and see all that Patty was > doing. She commented on Patty's wonderful humor, her ability to not stay > stuck on one topic but move on, her determination, her great work ethnic, her > wonderful appearance and that she had never seen Patty like this. I explained > that what she was seeing was--PATTY! She had met Patty after she had been > sitting here with nothing to do for almost a year. Patty wasn't in a good spot but > was better than any other person would be in that situation. She had met > Patty when there were people saying she wouldn't be able to do something, when > Patty had been losing hope and dreams. But now that she's active and feeling as > though she is achieving even a little bit in life Patty has gone back to being > Patty. Who she was seeing and having in depth conversations with was who > Patty is and who we advocate for her to be allowed to be. She could see now the > difference of Patty being in unique stresses and due to that the uniqueness of > CHARGE and Patty. Oh this woman was so delighted. I had to let go of the " I > told you so " feeling and just allow this woman to be overjoyed in her > understanding. And boy was she overjoyed! > > Next, Patty's been on a waiting list for an apartment for individuals who are > deaf/blind. She went from being over 300 two years ago to being 33 last > November. Of course when we call the staff there give little information as to > where she is on the list. So -- this woman showed up at the place personally > and spoke to them. She went to bat for Patty. I can't tell you how happy that > made Patty. Now she knows there is someone else in her corner besides us! > > Apparently Patty has an ID card for transportation that she uses for the > train but there is a conductor who makes her pay. She got the conductors name and > ID. Don't you just love her! Patty spoke to her case manager about this and > they are going to make her an ID from the Commission for the Blind. That way > she'll get the transportation for free without a question. > > Also her case manager stated that Patty is doing incredibly well at Easter > Seals. Really, really well. Everyone there likes her and is impressed with > what she has achieved in such little time. Sure they don't know CHARGE but they > have all tried to learn. They respect what they don't know and then move on. > They respect! > > They told her Patty is determined, has a great work ethic, is kind, friendly > to all, has a great sense of humor and better yet that Patty has potential. > They told her she will go farther than they ever expected. Again, " told you > so " was in my mind but how thrilling is it that they see...... > > There was so much more to this conversation and it was all good. > > There is now a direction in Patty's life. There is a plan. And more than > that there is respect for her as a person. Patty wakes up every day excited to > go out the door and feels fulfilled when she comes home. > > And by the way, not only is Patty doing well there because she is starting to > have a life, she is doing well here. She cleans, cooks, and even helps me > get out the door in the morning so we won't be late. Yesterday she had my coat, > purse, keys and phone at the door because I've been running late the last few > days. Got to love her. And she has accomplished all this with having four > ear infections in and now is congested again. That hasn't stopped her. Little > does. > > Life for my daughter is starting to look up again. The point is she'll have > a life that is separate from us! > > Each and every one of our sons and daughters have that right as adults. > > I'm just thrilled to tears. > > > Bonnie, Mom to a 23, Patty CHARGE 21, and wife to > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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