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From: Kraig.Cummings@f34.n129.z1.fidonet.org (Kraig Cummings)
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Subject: Re: CLASS REUNION
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Date: 8 Aug 90 21:04:32 GMT
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Ann, although I'm not HI, my wife has worked with HI students at
Gallaudet University for years and the stories shen has related to
me as well as experiencing my own high school reunion after being
disabled during tye Vietnam War my be of some insight.

I was at one moment excited about seeing all my old friends (I too
was a three letter Jock) and at the next moment scared to death
because I was not PHYSICALLY the same as before.  I recognoxe that
a communications impairment is different, and perhaps more
difficult in it's own way from being paralyzed but your REAL
friends will remember the person you are, not the body that
encompases that person.

GO, enjoy and remember that there are always people less fortunate
than we in this world.  You will have a good time after the first
ten -fifteen minutes.

Some of the suggestions by others regarding your renuniion deserve
careful consideration to help reduce your discomfort.

God Bless You,

Kraig Cummings
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