Hi Thomas,

Great forum, post and pictures.

Barbara,

I can relate to the depressing feelings, I was born with a form of polio and had to wear a brace most of my younger years.  I always wanted to be a ballerina, but even after, i threw a fit to the point my father finally made the doctor's remove the brace from my leg, my ankles were too weak for more than a couple of lessons.  So that was one of my main dreams gone down the tubes.

I still think about it every time I watch a ballet.  Kids can really be cruel to someone with differences about them.  But Barbara I enjoyed reading your bio, and it just shows what a strong and remarkeable person you are.

Blessings to you,

Beryl