One-Armed Inspiration

OK. Several people have suggested that I speak to others about overcoming cancer, the loss of use of my arm/hand. I always wondered why they thought my story would help anybody. What's the point? Well I get it, thanks to the prosthesis department at Scottsdale Nordstrom's. I needed a new prosthesis as mine had sprung a leak. The lovliest,tall blonde salesperson with a smile a mile wide stepped forward to introduce herself as the prosthesis specialist. She was so articulate and positive and beautiful - I thought she might be Mrs America. As she started to help fit my bra, I noticed that her left hand was nothing but a stump. "Looks like you're one-armed challenged as well," I commented. "Oh, I was born this way," she retorted lightly, and on she went with business at hand. I'm telling you, I was touched and inspired and felt hopeful. Why? I guess because she didn't let her handicap get in her way. It's OK to be positive!!! A handicap is not who we are! We must proceed as normally as possible. I get it. Maybe I can help someone else be stronger by sharing how I've overcome my one-armedness. We are a community. We must keep our arms around each other and stay strong, vibrant, alive.