Offering To Help A Disabled Person

[Mizzkitt]

One of the most pleasant people I have met lately is a lady who is in a wheelchair as she is missing one leg. She works at a thrift shop, wheels around like the pro that she is but I know there are times when she has problems doing some tasks. I believe her daughter comes in to help for those times.

I would like to offer being a volunteer but don't know quite how to approach it. The one day an elderly gentleman pulled up with a trunk full of boxes so I just went out and got them and she made no objection. But I don't know if she would take it the wrong way if I worded it wrong.

Suggestions anyone

 

[Yongy]

It is very important to treat a disabled person as you would anyone else, never pity them.

My husband, a highly intelligent guy heretofore, only has half a working brain after any aneurysm burst in 2006. He had worked his socks off to put as much back as he can, but obviously it is impossible for him to be as he was before it happened. I treat him exactly as I did before, he doesn't always appreciate it, but would hate it if I mollycoddled him.

Our adopted son (33) has Down's Syndrome, but we have always treated him like our birth daughters. He is a FANTASTIC guy and loved by everyone who knows him.

 

[Wren]

Does this lady run the shop single handed Mizzkitt ? Why not just ask if the shop could do with a few hours voluntary help ?

 

[Mizzkitt]

Wren....why did I not think of that? Sometimes I tend to overthink things, simple is best. And to answer your question she does it all by herself. Sorts, cashier, and just a nice person to spend time with. But I know someone has to be putting stuff up on the high shelves for her.

Yongy, you have a full plate on your hands, I hope you take time for you too. Wonderful of you to have adopted a down's syndrome child, not everyone could or would. Your hubby has a good woman.