Real heros

[happy daze john in oz]

As is part of my normal volunteer duties I engage with a group of some 20 men on Friday's.
These men of all ages are challenged in many ways, either physical, socially or emotionally.

On the second Friday of each month we take them on an outing which will consist of some activity followed by lunch.

Today we went to a local ten pin bowling rink where most were able to engage in part, or in some instances, all of the activity.

I observed that there were three other similar groups at the rink and was informed that on Friday mornings the rink is reserved for such groups between 0900 hours until noon.

These groups all had clients in various challenged conditions, very many physical but the greatest number emotionally challenged.

The carers were groups of staff, not that well paid in such an industry, and volunteers all of whom willingly give of their time to help those less fortunate in society.
No one physically, emotionally or otherwise challenged should be denied the right to engage with the community, and should at all junctures be encouraged to do so.


I got to thinking about the media and the manner in which they classify 'hero's', to them it is the guy who scores the winning goal or hits the winning run in a test match.
In no way can they be considered to be hero's, sportsmen and women yes, but that is it.


These people who work in the industry be they paid or volunteers remind me of those of the 'Forgotten service' the real hero's of society, those who give without looking for recognition believing that what they do is for the benefit of all.

We must never forget those who give freely for the benefit of others, be they such as those of the Forgotten Service.

[Doc Vernon]

Here Here! Well said John and I fully agree with it all.
They sure do deserve Medals for the work they put in.
Cheers

[Keith Tindell]

My youngest son is a registered Mental Handicap Nurse, and has been for 30 years, i for one could not do his job. These clients of his have varied and many problems, but him and his team take these people on holidays, and day trips in all manner of society situations. He recently showed a video of the group that had been taken for a week at Butlins holiday camp, what was most amazing was that at the disco night, these mental and physical handicapped people were up dancing, not just among themselves, but lots of young women on holiday themselves were dancing with them, and enjoying it. The joy on those peoples faces gave a real lift. Despite our perception of Jo public, there are some lovely people out there, kt

[j.sabourn]

Just an enquiry as the English language seems to change at the drop of a hat. Most female thespians now prefer to call themselves actors rather than actresses, does the same apply to heroes and heroines. ?? JS

[Ken Norton]

Great work that you do John thank you for sharing
Real heroes like the people that do this kind of work ask for no reward, but should be deeply appreciated by all of society as they carry out duties which most find extremely difficult to attend.

[Captain Kong]

They never get awards like a Knighthood, but if they were tax dodging celebs, living overseas they would be getting all the awards and rewards.

[robpage]

My youngest son is a registered Mental Handicap Nurse, and has been for 30 years, i for one could not do his job. These clients of his have varied and many problems, but him and his team take these people on holidays, .....................g it. The joy on those peoples faces gave a real lift. Despite our perception of Jo public, there are some lovely people out there, kt

a family member worked with male late teenage autistic kids , with severe mental issues , they took a party to Marwell Zoo near Winchester , a look at the animals , lunch in the cafe , more animals , except one 17 year old took a liking for cling film as a pleasurable texture and whilst in the lunchtime queue started to pleasure himself with two cheese sandwiches from the display ,thev were asked to leave and further trips banned , Me laughing when told showed my ignorance of mental illness and lack of understanding

[happy daze john in oz]

Rob, that is a classic example of how so many have no concept of such conditions.

One of our group is deaf and dumb, but for all of that he holds down a part time job packing books in boxes.
I know people who have seen him and ask why he never acknowledges them, when I explain about his condition they find it hard to answer.

Disabilities, challenges call them as you wish are not always readily visable and the person may appear quite normal to look at.
but never be afraid to offer the helping hand, you may well be amazed just how welcomed and welcoming it can be.

[robpage]

I was explaining it recently to a clinician who said what they should have done it's at the boy down got him to touch himself away dispose of the sandwiches in the bin the problem is people at large have not a clue they just thought it was some boy having a laugh I have a great grandson with cerebral palsy and Aspergers and to be perfectly honest some of his antics are really amusing some of them dangerously sad so I've seen it closer than most and I still don't understand it , one of my great moans is over accessible parking with a blue badge in an online forum I said I personally wasn't on board with the new rules in the UK which is giving blue badges 2 people with mental illnesses and I am adamant that people with mobility difficulties should have them exclusively I was berated by a mother of a child with autism who was explaining the difficulty of getting her child across the car park and then to the supermarket because he has anxiety issues I can't say that I am in agreement with it but I am saying I do understand why the blue badge regulations have been broadened

[j.sabourn]

A real hero is a person who faces up to the misfortunes of life and doesn’t run away from what is right. This doesn’t have to happen on a battlefield where most people don’t even known these so called state of mind heroes,which is usually anger a raising of the Adrenanal Levels and is not or rarely cold blood methodical thinking. It does not encompass some footballler falling over clutching his leg shouting foul, trying to catch the referees eye , and thinking he might try for an academy award. Your police and ambulance and fire services hospitals and even the patients themselves have their quota of heroes. The playing fields of England or elsewhere is not the place to find them .JS