Karyn's View: Strangers can often make good company

Welcome to my blog. I have had ALS for 10 years now.

Since I started this blog in June 2008 I've had amazing feedback. Family, friends, people from all over North America, Australia, Scotland, England, and places I can't recall, have commented, encouraged and corresponded. I had no idea when Cynthia taught me how to set this up, how much I would love posting and how many people would read it. I want to say THANK YOU to everyone who has helped propel this therapeutic exercise into a daily routine. All of you, both friends and visitors, are now part of my blog family. Welcome.

Friday, March 27, 2009

Strangers can often make good company

"Wonderful Wonderful"--Johny Mathis

I meet so many strangers on my power chair--people I would not have spoken to when I could walk. 99% are caring, interesting individuals. We talk about the lack of handicap door openers, the weather and the latest trends in eateries. Small talk perhaps, but a connection that is somehow special. We are warm and open. We have no relationship baggage. It's a brief meeting of the minds and hearts woven into a wonderful conversation.