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Overcoming Polio–Memoir–Part 10

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For those who are reading this for the first time, I’ve been posting my Aunt Eleanor’s memoir to my blog. She’s 86 and has had polio since she was 4 months old.  Italicized comments are mine.  Read previous blog postings for more information and to view video.  My aunt has been moved to a skilled nursing facility while she recovers from excessive fluid in her system.  There was … [Read more...] about Overcoming Polio–Memoir–Part 10

Overcoming Polio – A Memoir – Part 9

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Hope those of you who might follow this blog enjoyed the videos.  No one has commented so I’m not sure who watched, but I’m going to check traffic a bit later. For those who are reading this for the first time, I’ve been posting my Aunt Eleanor’s memoir to my blog. She’s 86 and has had polio since she was 4 months old.  Italicized comments are mine.  Read previous blog … [Read more...] about Overcoming Polio – A Memoir – Part 9

Overcoming Polio – Memoir – Part 8

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This is the 8th installment of my 86 year old Aunt Eleanor’s memoir.  She’s had polio since she was four months old.  (refer to previous posts) She’d been released from the hospital after having a blockage in her colon removed.  Unfortunately, because of a mix-up in meds, she started retaining water and had to return to the hospital and spent one day in ICU.  She was returned … [Read more...] about Overcoming Polio – Memoir – Part 8

My Aunt’s Memoir

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My Aunt Eleanor has just completed her memoir called Childhood Memories.  I plan on publishing a few excerpts from her memoir in this blog later.  The polio virus attacked her legs when she was 4 months old, leaving her on crutches until she was around 65.  During that time, she managed to hold a job, drive, take care of her home, cook, teach piano,  and take care of my my … [Read more...] about My Aunt’s Memoir