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3. Etc.
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Tuesday, September 22, 2009
How To Install Ur OP 4.2 To Ur Phone/Device
SAMMY E-EDUCATIOM.COM
How To Install Ur OP 4.2 To Ur Phone/Device
1. Download operamini 4.2 to ur phone
2. Install it > (4 Nokia Users Only)How: Goto Where OP is been saved in ur phone, click press open the OP icon opens
3. At your OPERATOR: Chose a custom to use from 1-5 (make use u use any of the custom)
4. Scroll Down to ur phone, At your CUSTOM SERVER: insert the code (as ur cheap Code for browsing) which must start with http:// and ends with server4.operamini.com:80. That is when you have successfully install ur OP4.2 Browser.
5. Press Ok to launch your browser.
NB: B4 Installing make Sure ur Date and Time is accurate and ur having a working Access Point. (That is the secrete u really need to know).
Requirement: # 2000.00
Goto Any Intercontinental Bank and Pay In The Sum Of Two Thousand Naira Only.
The ACC: 0260110000088345
ACC Name: Samuel N. Mbah
Once I receive the credit alert I will immediately forward Code to ur mail or any other means.
Visit my site @ www.sammye-education.blogspot.com
Sammy
How To Install Ur OP 4.2 To Ur Phone/Device
1. Download operamini 4.2 to ur phone
2. Install it > (4 Nokia Users Only)How: Goto Where OP is been saved in ur phone, click press open the OP icon opens
3. At your OPERATOR: Chose a custom to use from 1-5 (make use u use any of the custom)
4. Scroll Down to ur phone, At your CUSTOM SERVER: insert the code (as ur cheap Code for browsing) which must start with http:// and ends with server4.operamini.com:80. That is when you have successfully install ur OP4.2 Browser.
5. Press Ok to launch your browser.
NB: B4 Installing make Sure ur Date and Time is accurate and ur having a working Access Point. (That is the secrete u really need to know).
Requirement: # 2000.00
Goto Any Intercontinental Bank and Pay In The Sum Of Two Thousand Naira Only.
The ACC: 0260110000088345
ACC Name: Samuel N. Mbah
Once I receive the credit alert I will immediately forward Code to ur mail or any other means.
Visit my site @ www.sammye-education.blogspot.com
Sammy
Monday, September 21, 2009
BROWSING WITH YOUR COMPUTER
MONDAY, September 21, 2009
BROWSING WITH YOUR COMPUTER
HOTLINE:+2348065644431
chrisendo49ja@yahoo.com, sammystom@yahoo.com.
BROWSE THE INTERNET FREE WITH YOUR MTN,GLO,ETISLALT ZAIN LINE
It is not a new thing anymore that zain is the most consistent network operator for fbt(free browsing technique). From the era of zain mms to wap to freegate and many others. Well if you have been looking ang lurking for a way you can browse the web free with your zain line, chat with IM clients, use forex trading platforms, and you keep paying people and getting scammed for this hot desire. Then, grieve no more because i'm gonna show three different softwares you can use to browse free on your pc totally free of charge. This is strictly for Zain users.
There are 3 softwares currently running fbt on zain namely:
- The Almighty "Your Freedom" software.
- Gtunnel Software.
- Gpass software.
But before we proceed, the first thing you need to do is activate mms on your zain line and phone by sending mms phonekmaker model to 232. I'm not gonna teach you how to connect with your Pc Suite. You should know that, if you don't Find out!!!
I will now start with "your freedom" software, follow my steps attentively:
First, Go and register on this site: http://www.your-freedom.net/, and download your freedom software use this link (http://ems01.your-freedom.de/download/freedom-20090901-01.exe). A message will be sent to ur email. Go to ur email and click on the link provided to activate your account. please make sure u remember your username n password.
After you have connected ur zain with pc suite
Open your freedom client:
- Click on "CONFIGURE". A new window pops out
- Under Address use: ems01.your-freedom.de(note: u can use any server from ems01-19), Go to "protocol" and click on the box.
- Change it to "https", the port automatically changes to "443"
- Tick the following boxes: (a.) automatically connect on startup (b.) reconnect after server shutdown (c.) redirect SOCKS4/5 DNS to freedom server (d.) Enable encryption Leave the others.
- Go to "Account Information" tab. Input the Username and password u used to register
- Go to " Proxy settings". Under Proxy address: 172.18.254.5, Proxy Port:8080. Thats all u need to do here.
- Look under and click on the tab "Save and Exit". This window disappears.
- Go to the Your-freedom client window again and click on the tab "Ports". Tick the boxes:SOCKS 4/4 and Web Proxy.
- Go to the tab "Applications" and tick.check all the needed boxes( applications u want to use with it). Hit the "OK" when u are done. U should get a successful message.
- Click exit
- Now this is very important. Launch ur Browser;
- For Firefox(Mozilla) brower: Go to: Tools---Options----Advanced---Network---Settings. In the settings mark the box "Manual proxy configuration. Under HTTP Proxy use: localhost Port: 8080. tick the box " use this proxy server for all protocols". After this just go down and click "OK".
- For Internet explorer:Got to: Tools---Internet Options---Connections---Settings--LANProxy: localhostPort: 8080, tick the box " bypass proxy server...", " "Apply" and u are done.
- For Opera click on Tools---Preferences--network---proxy settings Click on all the boxes and Port input and use: Proxy: localhost Port: 8080 Just Ok and this is done.
For Yahoo messenger:Go to:Messenger----Connection Preferences, tick on "use proxies", under server name: localhost, Server port: 8080 and you're good to go.
- Go back and rerun your-freedom client, it should start connecting automatically, if not click start connection. At first, there is a question mark on the freedom door, when the questionmark is gone and the door is fully open, launch ur browser and browse freeeeee.
Note: Dont close freedom, if you have a connection time-out, exit and relaunch freedom.
Next is for the "Gtunnel software" which is quite easy because you don't have to do too much configuration.
Download Gtunnel software with this link "http://gardennetworks.com/download/GTunnel.zip". Your system may detect it as a trojan horse but its not harmful to your system. I suggest you disable your antivirus before using it.
After Downloading, connect your pc suite with zain, then run Gtunnel.
Connection on Gtunnel is automatic, so wait till Gtunnel automatically pops up IE(Internet Explorer). This shows that you are connected and ready to browse free.
Note: If Gtunnel doesn't connect automatically, goto Options--->IE launching and select Global Proxy. Then Exit and restart Gtunnel. Gtunnel only configures IE for you so you will need to configure other browsers.
- For Firefox(Mozilla) brower: Go to: Tools--->Options---->Advanced--->Network--->Settings, In the settings mark the box "Manual proxy configuration. Under HTTP Proxy use: 127.0.0.1 Port: 8081. tick the box " use this proxy server for all protocols". After this just go down and click "OK".
- For Opera click on Tools--->Preferences--->network--->proxy settings Click on all the boxes and Port input and use: Proxy: 127.0.0.1 Port: 8081. Just Click Ok and this is done.
- For Yahoo messenger, goto messenger--->connection preferences--->select use proxies. Under http proxy use: 127.0.0.1 port: 8081. Click apply and then ok.
Thats all and you're good for free browsing with Gtunnel.
For "Gpass software". Download it from http://gpass1.com/download/Gpass.exe/. Connect to zain with your pc suite and run gpass. Wait till it connects automatically and shows you the gpass servers. Drag any application you want to use into gpass and run it from gpass by double clicking on it. Thats all and you're set for free browsing.
Free freedom server configurations for free internet
Download and install the freedom server
follow this instruction for configuration.
click on configure
Address type ems01.your-freedom.de
"the 01 stands forone server in United states so it ranges from 01 - 24 servers"
Port select 443
conection mode HTTPS
uncheck 1,2,4,5
check mark Numbers 3,6,7,8
minimum buffer size 1500
initial post size 10000000
minimum post size 20000
FTP mode both
Account information
you have to register on this website www.your-freedom.net
Enter your registered username and password
Proxy settings
proxy address: e.g., 172.18.254.5
port: e.g., 8080
SAVE AND EXIT
Start connection
messages
Check Auto scroll
minimum level - DEBUG
II: Make the following adjustments to your phone:
From your phone's standby screen select "Menu".
Select "Settings"
Select "Configuration".
Select "Personal Configuration settings"
Select "Options"
Select "Add New"
Select "Access point"
Select "Account Name" and change the default account name to MXit APN"
Select "Access Point Settings"
Make sure "Data bearer" is set to ,GPRS" or "Packet data"
Select "Bearer settings"
Select "GPRS access point"
THE MOST THING IS PACKET DATA WHICH IS ACCESS POINT FOR FREEDOM BROWSING..............
For MTN APN: web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net
For Zain APN: wap.ng.zain.com
For Glo APN: glogwap
For Etisalat APN:etisalat
Using Manual Configuration
Use the parameters below for manually configure your handset.
For manual setup
APN: access point name
MTN WAP
- APN/Access Point: web. gprs. mtnnigeria. net
Username: web
Password: web
Use preferred access point: no
Proxy: enabled
Proxy or I.P address: 10.199.212.2
Proxy: 8080
Bearer: packet data
Access point: web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net
Network type: IPV4
Authentication: normal
Username: web
Password: web
Homepage:wap.mtnnonline.com
for mtn SETTINGS to 3888 automatic configuration or
MTN users: Dial *123*13#
ZAIN WAP
Account Name: Zain wap
Username: web
Password: web
Use preferred access point: no
Proxy: enabled
Proxy or I.P address: 172.18.254.5
Proxy: 8080
Bearer: packet data
Access point: wap.ng.zain.com
Network type: IPV4
Authentication: normal
Username: wap
Password: wap
Homepage:wap.ng.zain.com
goto this site automatic configuration dmc
Go to your message box type wap/gprs(space) name of the phone(space) model and you send it to 232 or 184 and
message will be sent to you to save the settings, save it using 0 or 0000.
GloMobile
Account Name: Gloworld
Username: glo
Password: glo
Use preferred access point: no
Proxy: enabled
Proxy or I.P address: 010.100.098.022
Proxy: 8080 or 9201
Bearer: packet data
Access point: glogwap
Network type: IPV4
Authentication: normal
Username: glo
Password: glo
Homepage:wap.gloworld.com
Call consumer care 121
Etisalat
Account Name: Etisalat internet
Username: blank
Password: blank
Use preferred access point: no
Proxy: enabled
Proxy or I.P address: 10.71.170.5
Proxy: 8080
Bearer: packet data
Access point: etisalat
Network type: IPV4
Authentication: normal
Username: blank
Password: blank
Homepage:http://mobile.etisalat.com.ng
but etisalat will give you automatic configure if you insert your sim card
links to download the software will available sooner
GAMES LINK
DICTATIONARY LINK
NOKIA GAMES
MOBILE APPLICATION
PHONE CONFIGURATION
The latest version compatible with Java 1.4 and Java 5 is 20080815-01. We strongly recommend that you only use this version if you must use an obsolete Java installation.
Note: You must use a 2.1 version of OpenVPN, even if it's still beta -- it's stable enough for us to run it on the servers too!
OPENVPN
HOME PAGE-wap.mtnonline.com
IP-10.199.212.2
PORT-8080
ACESS POINT-web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net
PWD & USERNAME-proxy4free.
MONDAY, September 21, 2009
BROWSING WITH YOUR COMPUTER
HOTLINE:+2348065644431
chrisendo49ja@yahoo.com, sammystom@yahoo.com.
BROWSE THE INTERNET FREE WITH YOUR MTN,GLO,ETISLALT ZAIN LINE
It is not a new thing anymore that zain is the most consistent network operator for fbt(free browsing technique). From the era of zain mms to wap to freegate and many others. Well if you have been looking ang lurking for a way you can browse the web free with your zain line, chat with IM clients, use forex trading platforms, and you keep paying people and getting scammed for this hot desire. Then, grieve no more because i'm gonna show three different softwares you can use to browse free on your pc totally free of charge. This is strictly for Zain users.
There are 3 softwares currently running fbt on zain namely:
- The Almighty "Your Freedom" software.
- Gtunnel Software.
- Gpass software.
But before we proceed, the first thing you need to do is activate mms on your zain line and phone by sending mms phonekmaker model to 232. I'm not gonna teach you how to connect with your Pc Suite. You should know that, if you don't Find out!!!
I will now start with "your freedom" software, follow my steps attentively:
First, Go and register on this site: http://www.your-freedom.net/, and download your freedom software use this link (http://ems01.your-freedom.de/download/freedom-20090901-01.exe). A message will be sent to ur email. Go to ur email and click on the link provided to activate your account. please make sure u remember your username n password.
After you have connected ur zain with pc suite
Open your freedom client:
- Click on "CONFIGURE". A new window pops out
- Under Address use: ems01.your-freedom.de(note: u can use any server from ems01-19), Go to "protocol" and click on the box.
- Change it to "https", the port automatically changes to "443"
- Tick the following boxes: (a.) automatically connect on startup (b.) reconnect after server shutdown (c.) redirect SOCKS4/5 DNS to freedom server (d.) Enable encryption Leave the others.
- Go to "Account Information" tab. Input the Username and password u used to register
- Go to " Proxy settings". Under Proxy address: 172.18.254.5, Proxy Port:8080. Thats all u need to do here.
- Look under and click on the tab "Save and Exit". This window disappears.
- Go to the Your-freedom client window again and click on the tab "Ports". Tick the boxes:SOCKS 4/4 and Web Proxy.
- Go to the tab "Applications" and tick.check all the needed boxes( applications u want to use with it). Hit the "OK" when u are done. U should get a successful message.
- Click exit
- Now this is very important. Launch ur Browser;
- For Firefox(Mozilla) brower: Go to: Tools---Options----Advanced---Network---Settings. In the settings mark the box "Manual proxy configuration. Under HTTP Proxy use: localhost Port: 8080. tick the box " use this proxy server for all protocols". After this just go down and click "OK".
- For Internet explorer:Got to: Tools---Internet Options---Connections---Settings--LANProxy: localhostPort: 8080, tick the box " bypass proxy server...", " "Apply" and u are done.
- For Opera click on Tools---Preferences--network---proxy settings Click on all the boxes and Port input and use: Proxy: localhost Port: 8080 Just Ok and this is done.
For Yahoo messenger:Go to:Messenger----Connection Preferences, tick on "use proxies", under server name: localhost, Server port: 8080 and you're good to go.
- Go back and rerun your-freedom client, it should start connecting automatically, if not click start connection. At first, there is a question mark on the freedom door, when the questionmark is gone and the door is fully open, launch ur browser and browse freeeeee.
Note: Dont close freedom, if you have a connection time-out, exit and relaunch freedom.
Next is for the "Gtunnel software" which is quite easy because you don't have to do too much configuration.
Download Gtunnel software with this link "http://gardennetworks.com/download/GTunnel.zip". Your system may detect it as a trojan horse but its not harmful to your system. I suggest you disable your antivirus before using it.
After Downloading, connect your pc suite with zain, then run Gtunnel.
Connection on Gtunnel is automatic, so wait till Gtunnel automatically pops up IE(Internet Explorer). This shows that you are connected and ready to browse free.
Note: If Gtunnel doesn't connect automatically, goto Options--->IE launching and select Global Proxy. Then Exit and restart Gtunnel. Gtunnel only configures IE for you so you will need to configure other browsers.
- For Firefox(Mozilla) brower: Go to: Tools--->Options---->Advanced--->Network--->Settings, In the settings mark the box "Manual proxy configuration. Under HTTP Proxy use: 127.0.0.1 Port: 8081. tick the box " use this proxy server for all protocols". After this just go down and click "OK".
- For Opera click on Tools--->Preferences--->network--->proxy settings Click on all the boxes and Port input and use: Proxy: 127.0.0.1 Port: 8081. Just Click Ok and this is done.
- For Yahoo messenger, goto messenger--->connection preferences--->select use proxies. Under http proxy use: 127.0.0.1 port: 8081. Click apply and then ok.
Thats all and you're good for free browsing with Gtunnel.
For "Gpass software". Download it from http://gpass1.com/download/Gpass.exe/. Connect to zain with your pc suite and run gpass. Wait till it connects automatically and shows you the gpass servers. Drag any application you want to use into gpass and run it from gpass by double clicking on it. Thats all and you're set for free browsing.
Free freedom server configurations for free internet
Download and install the freedom server
follow this instruction for configuration.
click on configure
Address type ems01.your-freedom.de
"the 01 stands forone server in United states so it ranges from 01 - 24 servers"
Port select 443
conection mode HTTPS
uncheck 1,2,4,5
check mark Numbers 3,6,7,8
minimum buffer size 1500
initial post size 10000000
minimum post size 20000
FTP mode both
Account information
you have to register on this website www.your-freedom.net
Enter your registered username and password
Proxy settings
proxy address: e.g., 172.18.254.5
port: e.g., 8080
SAVE AND EXIT
Start connection
messages
Check Auto scroll
minimum level - DEBUG
II: Make the following adjustments to your phone:
From your phone's standby screen select "Menu".
Select "Settings"
Select "Configuration".
Select "Personal Configuration settings"
Select "Options"
Select "Add New"
Select "Access point"
Select "Account Name" and change the default account name to MXit APN"
Select "Access Point Settings"
Make sure "Data bearer" is set to ,GPRS" or "Packet data"
Select "Bearer settings"
Select "GPRS access point"
THE MOST THING IS PACKET DATA WHICH IS ACCESS POINT FOR FREEDOM BROWSING..............
For MTN APN: web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net
For Zain APN: wap.ng.zain.com
For Glo APN: glogwap
For Etisalat APN:etisalat
Using Manual Configuration
Use the parameters below for manually configure your handset.
For manual setup
APN: access point name
MTN WAP
- APN/Access Point: web. gprs. mtnnigeria. net
Username: web
Password: web
Use preferred access point: no
Proxy: enabled
Proxy or I.P address: 10.199.212.2
Proxy: 8080
Bearer: packet data
Access point: web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net
Network type: IPV4
Authentication: normal
Username: web
Password: web
Homepage:wap.mtnnonline.com
for mtn SETTINGS to 3888 automatic configuration or
MTN users: Dial *123*13#
ZAIN WAP
Account Name: Zain wap
Username: web
Password: web
Use preferred access point: no
Proxy: enabled
Proxy or I.P address: 172.18.254.5
Proxy: 8080
Bearer: packet data
Access point: wap.ng.zain.com
Network type: IPV4
Authentication: normal
Username: wap
Password: wap
Homepage:wap.ng.zain.com
goto this site automatic configuration dmc
Go to your message box type wap/gprs(space) name of the phone(space) model and you send it to 232 or 184 and
message will be sent to you to save the settings, save it using 0 or 0000.
GloMobile
Account Name: Gloworld
Username: glo
Password: glo
Use preferred access point: no
Proxy: enabled
Proxy or I.P address: 010.100.098.022
Proxy: 8080 or 9201
Bearer: packet data
Access point: glogwap
Network type: IPV4
Authentication: normal
Username: glo
Password: glo
Homepage:wap.gloworld.com
Call consumer care 121
Etisalat
Account Name: Etisalat internet
Username: blank
Password: blank
Use preferred access point: no
Proxy: enabled
Proxy or I.P address: 10.71.170.5
Proxy: 8080
Bearer: packet data
Access point: etisalat
Network type: IPV4
Authentication: normal
Username: blank
Password: blank
Homepage:http://mobile.etisalat.com.ng
but etisalat will give you automatic configure if you insert your sim card
links to download the software will available sooner
GAMES LINK
DICTATIONARY LINK
NOKIA GAMES
MOBILE APPLICATION
PHONE CONFIGURATION
The latest version compatible with Java 1.4 and Java 5 is 20080815-01. We strongly recommend that you only use this version if you must use an obsolete Java installation.
Note: You must use a 2.1 version of OpenVPN, even if it's still beta -- it's stable enough for us to run it on the servers too!
OPENVPN
HOME PAGE-wap.mtnonline.com
IP-10.199.212.2
PORT-8080
ACESS POINT-web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net
PWD & USERNAME-proxy4free.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
I REMEMBERED
SAMMY E-EDUCATIOM.COM
I Remembered
I remember that I got polio in September of 1952 when I was 7 years old and in second grade. My brother, sister, and I were pretending that we were camping just like The Little Rascals did in the movie we'd seen the night before. Even though it was a warm day, I felt cold and tired; and I wrapped up in a blanket out on the lawn and went to sleep.
I remember that even before I was diagnosed with polio, my mother told the doctor that I had it. I just wanted to sleep on the couch all day; and when I had a hard time swallowing my orange juice, I gave it to my little sister to drink. Then one day when I got up to go to the bathroom, I collapsed on the floor. My legs just didn't want to work anymore. That's when my mother decided that it was time to take me to the hospital.
I remember the big beautiful doll that my mother bought for me at the corner Woolworth's store on our way to the hospital. I thought that she was just about the prettiest doll that I'd ever seen.
I remember my mother crying when we found out after my spinal tap that I did have polio, and I remember being put in a dark room in a bed next to an older woman who also had polio.
I remember clutching my pretty doll tightly and burying my head in her when the nurse stuck an IV in my arm. As I choked back my tears, the nurse praised me for not crying.
I remember my parents standing in the hallway when they came to visit me because they couldn't come into my room. One day when they arrived, I showed them that I could raise my legs again. That made them very happy, and I felt pleased, too.
I remember crying because I had to leave my beautiful doll behind when I left the hospital to go home. The nurse told me that my doll had to be burned along with all of the pictures I had drawn and colored!
I remember my mother wrapping my legs in hot, wet, wool blankets when I got back home. The nurses had taught her how to do this.
I remember that my brother complained because everyone at school always asked him how his sister was, and he got tired of telling them.
I remember that when I went back to school, I fell down a lot during recess because my legs would suddenly give out. I had black eyes and skinned knees because of the falls.
I remember the exercises that I had to do several times a day. My mother helped me, and I was proud whenever I could reach a new level of achievement.
I remember that in fourth grade my participation in a weeklong marble tournament during recess was spoiled because in the middle of it I had started to wear a body brace. It was uncomfortable and stiff, and I didn't know how to move with it yet.
I remember how awkward and embarrassed I felt because I never was able to participate in gym at school.
I remember the summer that I agonized about my scoliosis and made the decision to throw myself into my studies once school started in the fall.
I remember when my body brace broke during my senior year in college, and I had to find a place in town where I could get it fixed. I also remember feeling embarrassed as I explained to my student teaching supervisor why I couldn't come to school that day.
I remember when I had my spinal fusion in 1978 and went home in a halo body cast for 9 months. Later I remember how thrilled I was to throw away my body brace after having worn it for 25 years!
I remember how grateful I was that an iron lung was available to save my life after my daughter was born in 1981.
I remember how overwhelmed I felt when I got in touch with all of the polio survivors on the Internet. I still enjoy corresponding with several of them all around the country.
I remember how thrilling it was to come to my first GBPPA meeting 5 years ago. I am grateful for all of the wonderful people I've met here and for all of the valuable information I've received.
I am certain that someday soon people all around the globe will be able to say, "I remember when there was a crippling disease called polio that killed many and dramatically affected the lives of others."
I Remembered
I remember that I got polio in September of 1952 when I was 7 years old and in second grade. My brother, sister, and I were pretending that we were camping just like The Little Rascals did in the movie we'd seen the night before. Even though it was a warm day, I felt cold and tired; and I wrapped up in a blanket out on the lawn and went to sleep.
I remember that even before I was diagnosed with polio, my mother told the doctor that I had it. I just wanted to sleep on the couch all day; and when I had a hard time swallowing my orange juice, I gave it to my little sister to drink. Then one day when I got up to go to the bathroom, I collapsed on the floor. My legs just didn't want to work anymore. That's when my mother decided that it was time to take me to the hospital.
I remember the big beautiful doll that my mother bought for me at the corner Woolworth's store on our way to the hospital. I thought that she was just about the prettiest doll that I'd ever seen.
I remember my mother crying when we found out after my spinal tap that I did have polio, and I remember being put in a dark room in a bed next to an older woman who also had polio.
I remember clutching my pretty doll tightly and burying my head in her when the nurse stuck an IV in my arm. As I choked back my tears, the nurse praised me for not crying.
I remember my parents standing in the hallway when they came to visit me because they couldn't come into my room. One day when they arrived, I showed them that I could raise my legs again. That made them very happy, and I felt pleased, too.
I remember crying because I had to leave my beautiful doll behind when I left the hospital to go home. The nurse told me that my doll had to be burned along with all of the pictures I had drawn and colored!
I remember my mother wrapping my legs in hot, wet, wool blankets when I got back home. The nurses had taught her how to do this.
I remember that my brother complained because everyone at school always asked him how his sister was, and he got tired of telling them.
I remember that when I went back to school, I fell down a lot during recess because my legs would suddenly give out. I had black eyes and skinned knees because of the falls.
I remember the exercises that I had to do several times a day. My mother helped me, and I was proud whenever I could reach a new level of achievement.
I remember that in fourth grade my participation in a weeklong marble tournament during recess was spoiled because in the middle of it I had started to wear a body brace. It was uncomfortable and stiff, and I didn't know how to move with it yet.
I remember how awkward and embarrassed I felt because I never was able to participate in gym at school.
I remember the summer that I agonized about my scoliosis and made the decision to throw myself into my studies once school started in the fall.
I remember when my body brace broke during my senior year in college, and I had to find a place in town where I could get it fixed. I also remember feeling embarrassed as I explained to my student teaching supervisor why I couldn't come to school that day.
I remember when I had my spinal fusion in 1978 and went home in a halo body cast for 9 months. Later I remember how thrilled I was to throw away my body brace after having worn it for 25 years!
I remember how grateful I was that an iron lung was available to save my life after my daughter was born in 1981.
I remember how overwhelmed I felt when I got in touch with all of the polio survivors on the Internet. I still enjoy corresponding with several of them all around the country.
I remember how thrilling it was to come to my first GBPPA meeting 5 years ago. I am grateful for all of the wonderful people I've met here and for all of the valuable information I've received.
I am certain that someday soon people all around the globe will be able to say, "I remember when there was a crippling disease called polio that killed many and dramatically affected the lives of others."
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
My Thought Are My Reality
Over the years I've had a lot of negative thoughts about having had polio. "Why me? Poor me! I hate having to struggle so hard to breathe all of the time! I feel ugly and unworthy!" I would allow these negative thoughts to take over my mind, affect my behavior, jeopardize relationships, and hold me hostage.
Eventually many of these thoughts became like programmed tapes in my head; they became the lenses through which I looked at the world. As I got older, I became limited and stuck because of my negative thinking patterns. I became afraid to try new things. I worried about what people would think when they saw how twisted my body was. I became withdrawn. I've heard it said that a person's thoughts become her/his reality. This was definitely the place in which I found myself. My life had become as miserable as my thoughts!
As my life with Netzone Resources was at its all-time low, a friend recommended that I read a book whose author suggested keeping a gratitude journal. I decided to try it ... I didn't have anything to lose. Every day for a year I wrote down at least 5 things for which I was grateful. It was difficult at first because my negativity was so strong. Some days I could only think of items like "I'm grateful that I have a bed to sleep in" or " I'm grateful that I woke up this morning."
However, as the weeks and months progressed, I started to notice a difference in my thoughts and in my attitude. I was starting to accept my PPS. I felt lighter and happier. I was moving beyond my fatigue so that I could focus on other things in life ... like how delightful the sunbeams are when they fall upon the beads of dew on the grass, making them sparkle like diamonds. Today instead of worrying so much about what people are going to think of my twisted body, I marvel about how wondrous my body is to function so beautifully in spite of its limitations. I laugh more today and I enjoy trying something new. Positive thoughts are now bringing me positive experiences.
There are still moments when my life gets bogged down with a case of self-pity or negativity. Today though the minute I start to count my blessings, all of that melts away and I realize the joy of being alive. I've discovered that I can live with PPS and still have a wonderful life if I keep my thoughts positive. Years ago I used to lament the fact that my body isn't perfect. Today I am grateful for the body that I do have.
Eventually many of these thoughts became like programmed tapes in my head; they became the lenses through which I looked at the world. As I got older, I became limited and stuck because of my negative thinking patterns. I became afraid to try new things. I worried about what people would think when they saw how twisted my body was. I became withdrawn. I've heard it said that a person's thoughts become her/his reality. This was definitely the place in which I found myself. My life had become as miserable as my thoughts!
As my life with Netzone Resources was at its all-time low, a friend recommended that I read a book whose author suggested keeping a gratitude journal. I decided to try it ... I didn't have anything to lose. Every day for a year I wrote down at least 5 things for which I was grateful. It was difficult at first because my negativity was so strong. Some days I could only think of items like "I'm grateful that I have a bed to sleep in" or " I'm grateful that I woke up this morning."
However, as the weeks and months progressed, I started to notice a difference in my thoughts and in my attitude. I was starting to accept my PPS. I felt lighter and happier. I was moving beyond my fatigue so that I could focus on other things in life ... like how delightful the sunbeams are when they fall upon the beads of dew on the grass, making them sparkle like diamonds. Today instead of worrying so much about what people are going to think of my twisted body, I marvel about how wondrous my body is to function so beautifully in spite of its limitations. I laugh more today and I enjoy trying something new. Positive thoughts are now bringing me positive experiences.
There are still moments when my life gets bogged down with a case of self-pity or negativity. Today though the minute I start to count my blessings, all of that melts away and I realize the joy of being alive. I've discovered that I can live with PPS and still have a wonderful life if I keep my thoughts positive. Years ago I used to lament the fact that my body isn't perfect. Today I am grateful for the body that I do have.
Being Your Own Best Detective
Detectives investigate the past and anticipate the future in order to solve a mystery. Those of us with post-polio syndrome do much the same in order to discover and use those assistive aids and methods of accomplishing activities which will best serve our needs. This, of course, requires investigation and thought as well as some ingenuity.
I would like to mention a variety of coping strategies to illustrate my point. When driving a car, it is difficult to hold my right leg in an upright position. I solved this problem by wrapping an old belt around the steering column and then around my knee. An electric toothbrush conserves strength in my right arm, and does a better job as well. A portable telephone eliminates the necessity of jumping up (figuratively speaking) to answer a call. For reading, I use a lap desk and a reading stand.
I use a spring cushion for getting out of chairs without arms, and take it to restaurants without booths or armchairs. To conserve strength in my arms while typing, I recently purchased swiveling armrests which clamp to the typewriter table and provide excellent support and flexibility. Our driveway is quite steep and has become difficult to negotiate. The solution was to make the garage accessible from the house by putting a door through the foundation into the cellar and then installing a stairlift for the cellar stairs.
Recently, my back tires easily which causes difficulty walking. I discovered, however, that pushing a shopping cart through the supermarket provides enough support for my back that I can walk all over the store. Now I am investigating walkers for use in malls or other places where shopping carts are not available. What's in the future? Probably, within a couple of years, an electric easy chair which lifts one up onto one's feet.
It has been said many times that we know our bodies better than anyone else. However, we need to translate knowledge into action. We need to think carefully about our future requirements, use our ingenuity and perform our own detective work to determine how we can best conserve our energy and retain our independence.
Detectives investigate the past and anticipate the future in order to solve a mystery. Those of us with post-polio syndrome do much the same in order to discover and use those assistive aids and methods of accomplishing activities which will best serve our needs. This, of course, requires investigation and thought as well as some ingenuity.
I would like to mention a variety of coping strategies to illustrate my point. When driving a car, it is difficult to hold my right leg in an upright position. I solved this problem by wrapping an old belt around the steering column and then around my knee. An electric toothbrush conserves strength in my right arm, and does a better job as well. A portable telephone eliminates the necessity of jumping up (figuratively speaking) to answer a call. For reading, I use a lap desk and a reading stand.
I use a spring cushion for getting out of chairs without arms, and take it to restaurants without booths or armchairs. To conserve strength in my arms while typing, I recently purchased swiveling armrests which clamp to the typewriter table and provide excellent support and flexibility. Our driveway is quite steep and has become difficult to negotiate. The solution was to make the garage accessible from the house by putting a door through the foundation into the cellar and then installing a stairlift for the cellar stairs.
Recently, my back tires easily which causes difficulty walking. I discovered, however, that pushing a shopping cart through the supermarket provides enough support for my back that I can walk all over the store. Now I am investigating walkers for use in malls or other places where shopping carts are not available. What's in the future? Probably, within a couple of years, an electric easy chair which lifts one up onto one's feet.
It has been said many times that we know our bodies better than anyone else. However, we need to translate knowledge into action. We need to think carefully about our future requirements, use our ingenuity and perform our own detective work to determine how we can best conserve our energy and retain our independence.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
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