As my disenchantment with humanity and myself grows, I look for things to counteract the deep cynicism that has gripped me, things that demonstrate the resilience, strength and compassion that groups may no longer possess but individuals still do. The following is an example, the story of Jen Powley, a woman who has had MS since her teen years. Now completely immobilized at the age of 41, she faces some wrenching decisions about her future as she asks the question in this post's title.
While many might throw in the proverbial towel at this point, given the Nova Scotia government's unwillingness to allow her the means to live a decent life, she struggles on, her spirit undiminished.
She is someone we could all learn a lesson from.
.. left and found.. without words
ReplyDeletestrangely with such strength..
she is so uplifting
.. transcendant !
She is a truly inspiring figure, Sal.
DeleteGreat heroism can be found in the folks who are considered "just ordinary," Lorne.
ReplyDeleteAs Ma Joad says in The Grapes of Wrath, Owen, if you need help, look to the ordinary folks, not the high and mighty (I paraphrase here).
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