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sounds like you had a wise father and he a good friend.
posted by
overtherainbow
on January 4, 2018 at 5:28 PM
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must have ben a terrible accident and that poor man that hit you was obviously just as injured in his own way. polio was a terrible illness and it struck so indiscrimatly.
posted by
Kabu
on January 4, 2018 at 12:52 PM
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You were a plucky lucky little girl. I have seen quite a few girls with a limp, perhaps the have better treatment now .
posted by
C_C_T
on January 4, 2018 at 10:52 AM
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We can overcome.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on January 4, 2018 at 9:59 AM
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I can just see that little girl clinging to her 'bucking bronco'
and how lucky she was to have a wise father - and a "Dutch uncle" to back him up. Great story.
posted by
Pat_B
on January 4, 2018 at 7:44 AM
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TAPS
You brought out the childhood fears quite succinctly and Alfred must have been, indeed, quite a nice guy after all. Belatedly, a very happy New Year to you and yours.
posted by
anib
on January 3, 2018 at 10:36 PM
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Sounds like Alfred was a blessing, that he shared something of his strength with you.
posted by
Ciel
on January 3, 2018 at 9:21 PM
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TAPS
What a traumatic fright for you! Yes, they worried about that happening to my daughter after her escalator accident. In fact, it was beginning. I'm so glad you healed. 
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on January 3, 2018 at 7:32 PM
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It's curious how a child will perceive things, and how long the perception will stay in the young mind. I can sympathize with a little girl who worried she would forever hop around like Alfred.
posted by
adnohr
on January 3, 2018 at 6:05 PM
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