Sandy's posting of Irena Sendler made me want to post about this notable woman:
Read here about Dianne Odell.
Dianne spent most of her life in an iron lung, after being stricken with polio when she was just a little girl. She recently passed away at the age of 61. In spite of her limitations, she graduated from high school and authored a book, among other accomplishments. This in addition to her close relationships she had with her family.
It appears her death was due to a power failure which stopped the machine, and the resuscitation measures failed. She passed away in Tennessee.
I have to ask myself why I feel so restricted, when thinking about Dianne and her determination and drive, in spite of being completely confined to living in an iron lung for almost all her life.
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2 comments:
Thank you for this, Lynn. I'm always on the look out for examples of womderful women who overcome great odds in life. I find it very encouraging and motivating.
That's an amazing story. I wonder how many people were inspired by her tenacity and making the best out of such a limited life.
Thanks for sharing the story.
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