[NicknamedBob]

"Visualize us getting out of the car at Wal-Mart, no handicap spaces available, and all three of having difficulty with balance walking -- only one shopping cart nearby to grasp. Uh oh...
Unflappable, and skilled at gleeful adaptation, without fanfare all three of us grabbed the handle and glided to the entrance (triplets?!!), laughing all the way!!

Why care about "what persons think?!!"
You simply make the most of every hand you are dealt in life,
and we choose to laugh at any stumbling blocks in our path - -
the bodies might have changed, but the spirits are untouchable...."

(Lady X)

Hmm. Good poetry, but I think it needs a little editorial tweaking...

Shopping on Christmas

Just picture us shopping, with steps slightly woozy,
And only one cart. Yes, this trip was a doozy.
Unflappable, we, with skillful adaption,
Without hesitation just grabbed the contraption.

Made our way to the entrance. Who cares on this day,
As the “triplets” invaded, what others might say?
We’ve known for some time that the hand you are dealt,
Can bring joy in companions who know what you’ve felt.

Stumbling blocks in the way? Well, we choose to laugh!
We’ll never be stopped by the things in our path,
For we’ve learned that regardless what Fate has in store,
Though our bodies may change, still our spirits can soar!

NicknamedBob . . . . . . December 10, 2005

[LadyX]

Thank you so much, Bob!!
I cannot emphasize too greatly how much joy there can be, even when things get *challenging.*

Anne and I were blessed having a beautiful, intelligent, kind and gracious mother who imparted to us the knowledge that just two things are necessary in this life - -
a sense of humor, and one based on the Good Book....
the River of Life flows from that.

[DollyCali]

that is a wonderful poem bob.. Maggie, you should put it on your home page w/note on the day & DID YOU TAKE A PIX OF THE THREE OF YOU????

I recall you telling about the tray/photo project.. (that is what I meant by memory lane).. did you take a pix of the finished product?

show us?

I carry a camera all the time & take pix ALL THE TIME.. guess, I just wish everyone would, I love seeing things folks describe.

[Billie]

Good job! (but who's surprised?) :)

I need to go back to FR mail and check those links you gave me) :)

[WVNan]

Bob, your poetry just blows me away. You are a genius with words.