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I have a cousin a few years younger than me and I remember when she got polio as a tiny baby. My auntie had brought baby cousin over to show my mom symptoms that she did not understand. I was about five and I remember her crying and feeling so helpless. Mom told her to get the baby to a doctor and she did and found out what was wrong. From that point, it was a continuous endeavor to help her become normal. Someone did a very good job of working with her as she has very small deficiency because of it.
posted by
TAPS.
on October 24, 2010 at 6:05 PM
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Good move for mom to apply some physical therapy...glad she and Allan were willing to endure that hardship.
posted by
mariss9
on October 24, 2010 at 11:49 AM
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Really moving
and immediately accessible.
posted by
malcolm
on October 24, 2010 at 10:19 AM
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You are the Queen of Narration and your audience awaits ~
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~ Elyse
posted by
elysianfields
on October 24, 2010 at 9:19 AM
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how sad for both mom and Allan
posted by
Lanetay
on October 24, 2010 at 8:20 AM
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Poor little lad Kabu, they used to wheel them on long trolleys over here, but your poor little chap seems to have so much pain you are lovely really.
posted by
C_C_T
on October 24, 2010 at 7:59 AM
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Awful to see, and you bring it to life. Wonderful writing.
My best buddy Dell had polio in the big epidemic of 1950 (or was it '51) when we were high school freshmen. It left him with a limp, but over time he got healthy enough to play sports and go into the army. I know your Allen will do okay, but for now it's so damn tough!
posted by
Pat_B
on October 24, 2010 at 6:41 AM
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This read like a movie to me Kabu. Excellent.
posted by
shobana
on October 23, 2010 at 9:42 PM
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Your description of the boys vicisitudes is so realistic ... you had to have watch this done...or someone that saw it must have told you... Kabu you are an amazing writer :-) xoxoxo
posted by
Sinome
on October 23, 2010 at 6:31 PM
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I imagine the job Allan's father had was a fascinating one...I can only in the case of his mother working on his legs how painful that must have been!
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on October 23, 2010 at 4:59 PM
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Kabu
This is a wonderful story and great storytelling. It cuts through to the heart. Keep it coming.
posted by
Justi
on October 23, 2010 at 4:16 PM
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Allan deals with polio
Soooooo sad, what happens next ....
posted by
Cheerygirl
on October 23, 2010 at 3:25 PM
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I agree with Poppy Grandmummy...
posted by
lovelyladymonk
on October 23, 2010 at 2:30 PM
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Kabuiepie-;)
How very sad and so beautifully written love. Keep 'em coming love.
posted by
WileyJohn
on October 23, 2010 at 12:31 PM
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Oh Kabu - the first part already bothered me, but this chapter made me tremor. Poor boy, and his poor mom! Keep writing!
posted by
adnohr
on October 23, 2010 at 11:44 AM
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