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Please don't take this post down... It's an honest post and I'm sure there are others out there, like me, who completely agree with everything you've written.x

I agree with Amrita, keep this post up xxx

Same here - you haven't come across patronising or offensive, in my opinion. I bet the guy would have been pleased that you saw and appreciated his sense of style, rather than just seeing the chair.
x

This is a great post. It's from the heart, and I already know what a huge one of those you have.
Off-piste? Who gives a crap.
xx

Some folks spirit just shines through and makes the disability seem irrelevant. An inspiration to the rest of us.

It's also a rather endearing insight into your own personality too, and your feelings towards disability. It was probably just another day for him, but he has touched you and taught you something invaluable which you will never forget.

This is a beautiful post. It brought me to tears. Thank you for writing it.

Beautiful post. It brought me to tears. Your experience proves that beauty can be found in every single person in this life.

I agree - you don't sound patronising at all! It takes moments like that to remind us how lucky we are & give us inspiration & I'm really glad you chose to write about it

Lois xx

This was a lovely post and a joy to read.

Dignity is what you were fortunate to witness; and you described it with great dignity as well.

Wow.
I've been reading your blog for about a year now.I feel,this is THE best post you have written till date.Some REAL food for thought!
Keep writing !

A wonderful post BBB, well done for having the courage to write it. I can understand how it would be hard to phrase this right, but you did so perfectly.

I have to say I know exactly how you feel too. When my mother was ill she had a 4 stone tumour in her stomach which made life horribly difficult for her. It took her more than an exhausting hour to wash, moisturise and do her makeup but she did it every morning up until 3 days before she died. My sister and I thought this was such a mark of her determination that we mentioned this in her eulogy.

It shows true strength of character.

Sorry to get all emotional on you, but this is a very moving post.

Such an eloquent post.

I often feel exactly the same way - its very hard to explain those quiet tears of pride without coming off like a complete twat (which I do, often)!

This is a great post, it's not that common for people to be able to see beauty in everybody.

Wonderful post, I bet the gentleman in question would have been delighted had he realised the impact he had had.

wow! what a post, iknown exactly what you mean.It gave me goosebumps reading it,he would probably been so made up to think all his efforts were noticed for the right reasons.

That was a lovely piece to read. I have tears in my eyes now. He sounds like a bloody hero to me.

Thanks everyone for your comments on this: once again, saying it better than I ever did in the post! xxx

Beautifully written. It would be nice if someone recognises him so that he can read the post too.

Beautiful, well-written post. Now I know why I love and read your blog everyday. Great presentation should be honored and celebrated.

I just wanted to applaud you for writing this! I'm in a wheelchair myself, and i just wanted to tell you that i am proud of you for noticing that beauty do come in all formats, and that your perception of him, went beyond the wheelchair!

Jane in Norway

If I may quote Dr Stephen Hawking re; dealing with a disability;

"No one wants anything to do with you if your always angry and complaining."

More able bodied people could learn from your young man's example.

how the hell am i going to write something intelligent to this. i can't but i just wanted to say that:
1. i read it
2. it was lovely to read and it touched me so much and it brought a tear in my eye xx
keep writing jane x

Loved this post Jane, written from the heart. I completely empathise with the feelings behind the post too xx