I saw that lady eating with her feet - It was disheartening

Oh my God.. that is really sad for that lady with her disability. And staying alone is some more difficult as nobody to help her.But it is still great that she uses legs for all her works and she is taking care of herself for all works even putting the thread in needle. That is really great.Yes, She send a strong message that nothing is impossible. In my life I seen disabled peoples during my walk on road and as well as in journey. Other than that in real life, My grandmas elder sister has some probs with her left leg, back and throat(especially tongue).Her left leg is nearly paralysed nowadays. While eating she cannot bite the food as we do. because her tongue has very less moment. I heard that nowadays she is not eating well as she couldn't. Too bad that she lived the same for last 65 years. in taking about one incident happened to me, My leg was fractured during a wrestling match last year and my doctors told i would never get up for next 6 months. but i walked in the third month and in the sixth month end, i won a tough competitor too. I always believe that if we are failing, then, we are the reasons. I had the confident with me during my knee injury, as i could move my leg. But I am not sure about my confident if i am leaved to a situation like the lady you mentioned. Flexibility too needed in using our legs for other works. Couldn't imagine how it will be if i am in that situation. Its really great of the lady you mentioned. She is really "Height of Confidence". It is so easy for anyone to talk that handicapped peoples must find out their talents and exploit their talents. But people who talks never knew about the pains and struggles faced by disabled peoples. They must survive in both daily life and inside their minds. But if one has the willing and confidence to survive, then there is no problem. Have a great time!

What a resourceful and brave person she is! Yesterday I was on my way to my father's house and saw a man that was riding a bicycle but he had only 1 leg. His crutches where lying across the handlebars and he was peddling with the only foot he had. I thought that was great, he wasn't letting his disability beat him down!

ya,its really encouraging,it makes me count my blessings when i am in an off mood.i recently read an article in the newspaper about a woman whose hands and feet are so disfigured that she cannot use them for her daily activities,but she manages to write one page everyday,her second book is out in the market now.

Hi Sree! On the surface, we come across with such a person, it looks very odd to us, because we are not used to see such disable persons. However, a man is bundle of 'immense energies and potential' that if s/he is given a chance to survice, s/he will 'survice' even with disabilities. I remember having seen once in a TV programme that a man used to paint with his feet, that too when he was not disabled. Disability in a person, brings out his/her best from inside and God gives strength to survive.

Hi Sreee Well, u r right. I think i watch that program as well, as sure its too brave of her to all this and manager her life without help of any one else. Trust me whenever Allah gave u some problem/disability, same time he gave you some thing extra, some thing special, which one can capitalize. and trust me more that that disable/special person, its hand of his/her family to groom it, to support it, to give them confidence they need and want. If as a society we should treat them equal and boost their moral, i am sure we can have such person doing more impossible things. Take care

It is sad that she doesn't have arms, lives alone and lost both her parents. On the other hand, it is wonderful that she seems to be living a full and productive life by adapting and using the tools that she has (her feet). I think it is inspiring to see people overcome adversity and use their own unique skills to succeed. It makes me realize just how blessed I am in my life, and it also makes me want to do better.

Human mind and body are capable of doing the impossible and unimaginalble deeds. As you have our hearts go for this lady.

Yeah, i saw one on the tv too, a Filipino American woman who does not have hands, but drives a car with feet, and is a pilot..She also combs her hair with her feet. She is the first Armless Person In The World To Pilot An Aircraft Using Only Her Feet, i think her name is Jessica Cox..Her mother trained when she was little to use her feet because she born like that, with no hands..I admired her for being strong, and for taking the challenge to be a pilot even though she does not have hands..I admire for being strong, it's hard to be a pilot, but she did it even with her disability.

Yeah Sreekala, nothing is impossible as you have said as according to your story about the woman mentioned. Just imagine how much time she has spent on practicing how to manipulate her toes before she could do it skillfully. I think that is a good program. It could encourage people, normal or handicapped, to be more confident in life when encountering much difficulty I always pay high respect to this type of disable people. They could survive on their own ability through perseverance and industry instead of depending on others for assistance. In many cases thought they are disabled physically in certain aspects, they are still normal mentally as ordinary people There is a group of disabled artists. They either use their foot or mouth to do their painting. It’s really amazing and touching to see their masterpieces which are so wonderful. Without knowing this before we would never believe that they were done by the artists without normal limbs at all. I appreciate their spirit very much as they still never give up, and could continue to overcome their difficulty by using mouth as a means of painting. Happy posting and take care!

I also seen it on cable channel somewhere part of a news. I admire that lady. She don’t take her disability as hindrance to live in this world. For her even she have no hands , until she is breathing she have purpose , she have role to be part here. I don’t have the feeling of pity for her, do you know I am proud of her. She is fighting for everything. At the same time I was ashame of myself, because sometimes I am too lazy. Even my hands are complete I do not want to do the things I have to do, but she eventhough she is not oblige she do her part. I don’t remember if she is the same with the one who drives using her feet and even feed her baby using her feet. This kind of person are really a fighter. They already accepted their situation but they do not want their disability to stop them being a human. We should admire that kind of person. They are the living example that God helps those who help themselves.

Hi Sreekala this is really a heart touching one.. I have seen one small girl around the age of 10 or 12 years... even she does not have hands but she wrote exams with her feet.. She was very intelligent student in her class.. I saw this in news some 3-4 years back..

yes i have seen something like that shown here too. those kind of people are really great, coping with everything with what they have. they are even more independent than other 'normal' people. they have not given up even with their circumstances.

My heart melt at these sights but on the other hand my brain tells me to appreciate such people instead of simply sympathizing on them. I have met many people with physical/mental disabilities and i'm amazed at the level of enthusiam and positive attitude they carry. It makes me wonder "Am i utilizing my abilities properly?" and i end up saying "Thank God for what i'm today."

Its very unfortunate that this lady has no hands, but she has managed to change that to her advantage! Look at it positively; what she can do we can't, and thats a gift she has. True, a woman would feel threatened without her hands to protect her, but she must have won enough friends through her deeds to feel protected from such predators. It is disheartening to see, but what she's done is change her adversity to her strength.

I have seen a person like this also on a daytime television show. I was inspired by her also. It is amazing what she can do with her feet and no arms or hands. It is sad in a way but she copes really well.

This sounds like an amazing human being. It takes a lot of strength and courage to keep going in spite of those odds. It is a very nice story. Thanks for sharing.

no not disheartening, it should give you pleasure to know she is overcoming her disability and living life to the fullest. I m in a retirement home and some here are doing wonders considering they have real disabilities. one has parkinsons diease and her hands shake a lot but she always smiles and say s hi, and she dresses herself in stylish clothes and partakes in all the activities as if she hadnt a problem in the world. she is happy even if she shakes like a leaf at times, and finds it hard to eat at times, she doesnt let it ruin her life. one man is in a wheelchaIr and he writes music and sings and plays a guitar, he doesnt feel any different than us who can walk on our own two feet. I find much courage from their examples and applaud them for their courage. I cannot lift my left arm as I have a shoulder joint replacement but it doesnt keep me from typing my responses here and doing mylotting.

I’ve seen a lady in a similar situation in a coffee shop. She sat down, ordered some food and then proceeded to slip her shoes off and use her feet as hands, it was amazing! I admire people who refuse to let disabilities stop them from living normal lives. We have a contestant on Dancing With the Stars in Australia at the moment that is blind. He is an athlete and is now taking the dance challenge. He is incredible.

I have seen a program about a person like that before, she used her feet to do everything, even take care of her baby. I think it is amazing and a real inspiration, just because you have a disability doesnt mean you cant lead a normal life to some extent. Good for her i say, she must be proud of what she had accomplished.

I saw that story befoe,and it's really encouraging,thanks for sharing.