We are all sick with bad colds. Did I say that all ready? We are miserable and snotty and tired and grumpy. Did I mention that, too?
Stop feeling sorry for us and read this instead:
Now that’s magic: Stockport boy, 14, who lost fingers to meningitis amazes friends with card tricks.
Dean is the grandson of one my neighbours. He lost most of his fingers and a leg to meningitis as a toddler. He is forever in the Stockport Express, having raised funds for various charities.
I bet he doesn’t let a common cold bug him. He is a hero.
The Laughing Housewife 
Excellent point – I agree totally and if it was me would probably just be complaining all the time – good on Dean!
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A wonderful story. Stockport must be renowned for its outstanding citizens. Stop sniffing at the back of the class.
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The courage of the little ones often puts us, the big ones, to shame. it is an amazing story.
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Wow! What a kid.
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Wow I’m impressed. Well we all know that the world does always its best to keep its balance: he lost his fingers — so important for a human being — but he is gifted 🙂 Wonderful!
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My Mom who was not the happiest person on the planet used to quote from the poem, “I wept because I had no shoes, then I met a man who had no feet.” Feeling sorry for one’s self never works. Nice story about an amazing boy, and I loved the “Diana” award.
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A very timely post and a good reminder as we all complain about the hassles of Christmas time.
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can’t feel sorry for myself.
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I like a bit of perspective. Thank you
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Actually, please do read this too from my friend Jan.
http://janh1.wordpress.com/2011/12/21/dont-worry-about-christmas-be-happy/
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I did. Impressed.
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Reading about Dean puts having a cold/spot on your chin/bad hair day into perspective, doesn’t it. What a great lad!
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Still sick? Oh you poor thing(s). If it makes you feel any better, I hope you feel better. I really do. 🙂 I’m telling you, my grandmother always had brandy for these kinds of ailments…
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Hot toddies a la Hub work a treat!
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Amazing story! His courage and determination puts us all to shame!
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This made my eyes wet. What a beautiful boy and message for us all! Thank you for this post, I am sharing in Facebook!
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Wonderful bloke. Hope you all feel better in time for The Big Day…
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Great inspiration for us all.
As a friend used to say . . . “Quit yer belly aching!”
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He is a hero 🙂 At least you still blog when you are sick – be better soon, all of you!
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I have to be comatose not to blog.
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Go Dean! And speedy good health to all the Buds 🙂
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Inspiring! 🙂
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Feed the colds with yummy Christmas fare – hope you feel better soon and enjoy your family Christmas, Tilly
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I knew you’d all like this story. My readers never let me down. What a decent bunch of people you are.
And thanks for the good wishes. I’m on the mend now.
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