One of Life's Lessons

Story ID:	258
Written by:	Nancy J. Kopp (bio, contact, other stories)
Story type:	Period Piece
Location:	Oak Park IL USA
Year:	1950
Person:	Rochelle

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Posted 04/04/2006 19:18 by Kathe M. Campbell | Reply

What a heartwarmer you've given us, Nancy. I went to school with at least a half dozen polio victims, some in braces and some not. Two of our classmates were in iron lungs, one the principal's daughter. Like you, I remember each of their names, but somehow lost track of them after graduation from high school. Wish I hadn't!

Posted 04/04/2006 23:13 by Maria Harden | Reply

What an endearing story of determination and inner strength! It seems that incidents that last just a few moments are the ones we remember best. Keep writing.
Maria

Posted 04/07/2006 18:28 | Reply

Thanks for such a touching piece from your school days. In the fifth grade in 1950, I, too, saw the effects of polio in some classmates...people I hadn't thought about for a long time until I read your story. Thank you.
B. Carpenter
www.barbaraelliottcarpenter.com

Posted 01/16/2007 14:00 | Reply

Yes, Nancy, life is indeed filled with numerous "Pay attention to this" moments. Your story is a gentle reminder of occurences that really matter. I hope Rochele reads it, wherever she is now.
You write so well.
Sincerely,
Sandi in FL.