Re: Hmmm..... I just wonder why?
anonymous
December 8 2004, 01:58:48 UTC
I tried to get my Mum a USED set of HP books on audio so my Mum (who has to spend a great deal of time in bed for health problems) could enjoy the books with me by emailing the Leaky Cauldron and asking for help.
You may have already checked into this, but since I came here via a link...
Have you attempted to sign your mom up with the Talking Book Program that should be available in your local library. Talking Books aren't only available the blind and visually impaired, but to anyone who has a disability that makes turning a book page difficult or impossible. And, it sounds like you mother might qualify for it.
Even small libraries should have the program available (you might have to request certain books via interlibrary loan, but there usually is a good assortment of popular fiction/non-fiction), and the playback machine for the books is provided free.
Re: Hmmm..... I just wonder why?heidi8December 8 2004, 21:54:32 UTC
You should still contact your local library and see if they have audio books on tape or CD to borrow, as I said in my first reply to you above. I still haven't heard back from you re the tapes, but that offer is still open
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Re: Hmmm..... I just wonder why?sunihirokuDecember 8 2004, 18:48:19 UTC
This just occurred to me...have you tried asking local Boy and Girl Scout/Girl Guide troops? I'm sure that something could be easily arranged so that a Girl Scout troop could come in and read/sing carols to your Mum, or make crafts for her, or do a fundraiser, or something of the like. I did that sort of thing all the time when I was in Girl Scouts.
Re: Hmmm..... I just wonder why?
anonymous
December 9 2004, 19:50:50 UTC
how about this- my 17 year old daughter just found out she has cancer. doesnt that suck? But you know what, Im not being mean about it. Cassie has done alot for fanfic in this fandom, so people are willing to help her. You cant wander into a group where people barely know your name and bitch about why they arent throwing money at you. if thats an inner circle, then maybe it is. its also people helping when they hear about a cause and want to help a friend. im sorry for your mom, but maybe if you werent so rude more people would want to help. i know I would have
Re: Hmmm..... I just wonder why?aitchellseeDecember 11 2004, 03:06:47 UTC
(Can I hijack your journal for a sec, Heidi8? Thanks!)
Christina -
From what I've read of Jillian's posts in these recent LJ entries (not just here but at various journals) she seems to be fairly comfortable communicating in an online setting
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Re: Hmmm..... I just wonder why?
anonymous
December 11 2004, 00:57:22 UTC
You don't have to be such a bitch. And plenty of people did help. Why? Because they saw the pain behind her words that may have seemed harsh to you.
If you are old enough to have a 17 year old daughter, you are old enough not to act like a petulent child. If even cassie and heidi did not take her words the wrong way, why are you so upset?
In conclusion, don't be such a troublemaking bitch.
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You may have already checked into this, but since I came here via a link...
Have you attempted to sign your mom up with the Talking Book Program that should be available in your local library. Talking Books aren't only available the blind and visually impaired, but to anyone who has a disability that makes turning a book page difficult or impossible. And, it sounds like you mother might qualify for it.
Even small libraries should have the program available (you might have to request certain books via interlibrary loan, but there usually is a good assortment of popular fiction/non-fiction), and the playback machine for the books is provided free.
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I wish you and your family good luck, and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
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I'll definitely keep your mom in my prayers, though. *hugs*
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Cassie has done alot for fanfic in this fandom, so people are willing to help her. You cant wander into a group where people barely know your name and bitch about why they arent throwing money at you. if thats an inner circle, then maybe it is.
its also people helping when they hear about a cause and want to help a friend. im sorry for your mom, but maybe if you werent so rude more people would want to help. i know I would have
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Christina -
From what I've read of Jillian's posts in these recent LJ entries (not just here but at various journals) she seems to be fairly comfortable communicating in an online setting ( ... )
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If you are old enough to have a 17 year old daughter, you are old enough not to act like a petulent child. If even cassie and heidi did not take her words the wrong way, why are you so upset?
In conclusion, don't be such a troublemaking bitch.
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