Here are ways to talk to me online if you would like to chat with me
threw messagers  :)

lil_lizzard22@...

carterville_28@...

LittleMamaDizzy@...

DrMamaDizz for aim

Thanks,

Elizabeth

I live in el paso texas i dont know how far away that is from you

--- In achondroplastic_dwarfism@yahoogroups.com, "Elizabeth"
<lil_lizzard22@...> wrote:
>
> I just wanted to say hello to everyone. Is there anyone from
Texas? I
> just recently moved from Ohio to Texas. I live in Bastrop Texas.
I've
> only been around a couple of other little people. So I thought I
would
> try to make some friends.
>

I live in el paso texas i dont know how far away that is from you




--- In achondroplastic_dwarfism@yahoogroups.com, "Elizabeth"
<lil_lizzard22@...> wrote:
>
> I just wanted to say hello to everyone. Is there anyone from
Texas? I
> just recently moved from Ohio to Texas. I live in Bastrop Texas.
I've
> only been around a couple of other little people. So I thought I
would
> try to make some friends.
>

We were just informed about an opportunity to vote for the Discovery Health TV
show we did
last year as a "Favorite", which would allow it to be re-broadcast this coming
Sunday and
possibly gain it a little more recognition in the "big scheme of things".  More
importantly than
winning any Fan Favorite award or simply replaying it this coming Sunday, having
our show
win this contest might convince the network to make DVDs available for sale and
possibly do
more dwarf-related shows (about our family or others).

Please vote for our show by clicking on the link below and choosing "Dwarf
Family".  If you
feel comfortable asking other friends and family members to vote for our show,
please pass
this along as well.

http://health.discovery.com/convergence/viewerschoice/viewerschoice.html?
clik=netmain_feat1

Thanks, JOE FOOS

I just wanted to say hello to everyone. Is there anyone from Texas? I
just recently moved from Ohio to Texas. I live in Bastrop Texas. I've
only been around a couple of other little people. So I thought I would
try to make some friends.

Hey Noelle,
Dont give up on the job hunting. I myself being a male achondroplastia dwarf
standing only 4'4" have had my share of struggles also. Where are you from?
You have to expect employers to be in shock if they meet you but you have to
defuse it with a joke. Maybe it is the type of jobs you are looking for. I
work as a graphic artist for many years and the company is completely happy
with my performance because I feel as though I have to give it extra effort
to constatnly prove myself. Dont give up on the search I would love to hear
from you.




>From: "Noelle" <noelled20@...>
>Reply-To: achondroplastic_dwarfism@yahoogroups.com
>To: achondroplastic_dwarfism@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [achondroplastic_dwarfism] Job hunting is frustraiting
>Date: Fri, 02 Jun 2006 23:42:32 -0000
>
>Ever since I turned 18, I've been looking for a job.But, to no
>pervail. I've only had 2 actual jobs since then. One treated me like
>total crap (pardon my mouth), the other was so nice to me by porviding
>me with a cart to fold clothes that was at my level. After the holiday
>saeson was over, I never heard from them again.I'm doubting the
>equalty and fairness of this world, because I don't think that the
>equal oppurtiny applies to every handicaped person. When I go ask for
>an applacation I get this look from people, and a sense of stalling
>from them in giving me an applacation. I also get the famous
>excuse "oh we're out of applacations". If I'm lucky enough to get an
>interview, I get this "oh my god" look from the employers themselves.
>I feel like the phrase " don't judge a book by it's cover" doesn't
>exists among the employers. I tell these employers, that I'm a hard
>worker, I'm reliable, and I'll help out the elderly when they need
>help. This job hunt is driving me to tears and losing hope on ever
>finding a job again.
>
>
>
>

Thanks for posting this I just had my fourth interview in six months
and I've been rejected again. They said they found another person more
experienced with animals (it was for PetsMart) even though I had
practically every animal you can think of and I told them that. When I
ask for a application I get that look as well. When I found out I
didn't get the job at PetsMart I started crying because I seriously
filled out over 20 applications. I hate this world of jobs. People are
so rude. I only had 2 jobs in my entire life that didn't last more
than 6 months each. I worked at KFC/Taco Bell and wanted me to sit on
the counter for me to reach the chicken. WHAT? I couldn't believe they
wanted me to do that. Well I hate the job world but I'm 19 and I NEED
a job BAD!!!! Katie


--- In achondroplastic_dwarfism@yahoogroups.com, "Noelle"
<noelled20@...> wrote:
>
> Ever since I turned 18, I've been looking for a job.But, to no
> pervail. I've only had 2 actual jobs since then. One treated me like
> total crap (pardon my mouth), the other was so nice to me by porviding
> me with a cart to fold clothes that was at my level. After the holiday
> saeson was over, I never heard from them again.I'm doubting the
> equalty and fairness of this world, because I don't think that the
> equal oppurtiny applies to every handicaped person. When I go ask for
> an applacation I get this look from people, and a sense of stalling
> from them in giving me an applacation. I also get the famous
> excuse "oh we're out of applacations". If I'm lucky enough to get an
> interview, I get this "oh my god" look from the employers themselves.
> I feel like the phrase " don't judge a book by it's cover" doesn't
> exists among the employers. I tell these employers, that I'm a hard
> worker, I'm reliable, and I'll help out the elderly when they need
> help. This job hunt is driving me to tears and losing hope on ever
> finding a job again.
>

Hi, I just want to tell you don´t ever lose hope. Just keep fighting in this
unequal and unfair world. Remember that is always difficult to find a job.
So don´t blame everything on your looks. Keep looking and preparing your
self to be better and better everyday and one day someone is going to give
you an opportunity.

Bye and good luck

Katherine
-----Mensaje original-----
De: achondroplastic_dwarfism@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:achondroplastic_dwarfism@yahoogroups.com] En nombre de Noelle
Enviado el: viernes, 02 de junio de 2006 18:43
Para: achondroplastic_dwarfism@yahoogroups.com
Asunto: [achondroplastic_dwarfism] Job hunting is frustraiting

Ever since I turned 18, I've been looking for a job.But, to no
pervail. I've only had 2 actual jobs since then. One treated me like
total crap (pardon my mouth), the other was so nice to me by porviding
me with a cart to fold clothes that was at my level. After the holiday
saeson was over, I never heard from them again.I'm doubting the
equalty and fairness of this world, because I don't think that the
equal oppurtiny applies to every handicaped person. When I go ask for
an applacation I get this look from people, and a sense of stalling
from them in giving me an applacation. I also get the famous
excuse "oh we're out of applacations". If I'm lucky enough to get an
interview, I get this "oh my god" look from the employers themselves.
I feel like the phrase " don't judge a book by it's cover" doesn't
exists among the employers. I tell these employers, that I'm a hard
worker, I'm reliable, and I'll help out the elderly when they need
help. This job hunt is driving me to tears and losing hope on ever
finding a job again.







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Ever since I turned 18, I've been looking for a job.But, to no
pervail. I've only had 2 actual jobs since then. One treated me like
total crap (pardon my mouth), the other was so nice to me by porviding
me with a cart to fold clothes that was at my level. After the holiday
saeson was over, I never heard from them again.I'm doubting the
equalty and fairness of this world, because I don't think that the
equal oppurtiny applies to every handicaped person. When I go ask for
an applacation I get this look from people, and a sense of stalling
from them in giving me an applacation. I also get the famous
excuse "oh we're out of applacations". If I'm lucky enough to get an
interview, I get this "oh my god" look from the employers themselves.
I feel like the phrase " don't judge a book by it's cover" doesn't
exists among the employers. I tell these employers, that I'm a hard
worker, I'm reliable, and I'll help out the elderly when they need
help. This job hunt is driving me to tears and losing hope on ever
finding a job again.

hello Kelly my name is Dan Iam 47 yrs old and have 3
daughters one who is acodro. Me and my family live in
a little town called Mt. Clair Ill. just outside
Gillespie Ill. So go ahead and E-Mail me anytime Dan

--- kelly <kbmandy@...> wrote:

> hello! my name is kelly i am an achondroplasia dwarf
> i am 37yrs old.
> my 7yr old daughter is also an achondroplasia
> dwarf.we live in cahokia
> illinois its about 15 min. away from the gateway
> arch in st.louis mo.
> i am looking for people to talk to friends to
> make(hopefully)questions
> to ask and hopefully answers.i have been recently to
> many drs.
> neuroligists,ear nose throat drs had 10 mris on
> brain 6ct scans i have
> a lot of problems also now they say nerve problems i
> have to see
> another neuro dr. each dr i go to has a different
> opinion and none are
> familar with any types of dwarfs or dwarfisms at all
> they tell me well
> i can look it up!that is not a good answer for
> me.every dr has a
> different cause and effect i have also been told i
> have mastoiditis i
> know i am in a LOT of pain everyday and am on
> percocet for pain and a
> lot of other meds. it does not seem to help
> though!does anyone have
> any suggestions or answers please let me know,each
> day seems harder
> and harder to get through each day. please let me
> know of any
> suggestions or answers or if you would like to write
> me and talk more
> feel free to do so!! thankyou for your time ,kelly
>
>
>
>
>
>


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hello Kelly my name is Dan Iam 47 yrs old and have 3
daughters one who is acodro. Me and my family live in
a little town called Mt. Clair Ill. just outside
Gillespie Ill. So go ahead and E-Mail me anytime Dan

--- kelly <kbmandy@...> wrote:

> hello! my name is kelly i am an achondroplasia dwarf
> i am 37yrs old.
> my 7yr old daughter is also an achondroplasia
> dwarf.we live in cahokia
> illinois its about 15 min. away from the gateway
> arch in st.louis mo.
> i am looking for people to talk to friends to
> make(hopefully)questions
> to ask and hopefully answers.i have been recently to
> many drs.
> neuroligists,ear nose throat drs had 10 mris on
> brain 6ct scans i have
> a lot of problems also now they say nerve problems i
> have to see
> another neuro dr. each dr i go to has a different
> opinion and none are
> familar with any types of dwarfs or dwarfisms at all
> they tell me well
> i can look it up!that is not a good answer for
> me.every dr has a
> different cause and effect i have also been told i
> have mastoiditis i
> know i am in a LOT of pain everyday and am on
> percocet for pain and a
> lot of other meds. it does not seem to help
> though!does anyone have
> any suggestions or answers please let me know,each
> day seems harder
> and harder to get through each day. please let me
> know of any
> suggestions or answers or if you would like to write
> me and talk more
> feel free to do so!! thankyou for your time ,kelly
>
>
>
>
>
>


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hello! my name is kelly i am an achondroplasia dwarf i am 37yrs old.
my 7yr old daughter is also an achondroplasia dwarf.we live in cahokia
illinois its about 15 min. away from the gateway arch in st.louis mo.
i am looking for people to talk to friends to make(hopefully)questions
to ask and hopefully answers.i have been recently to many drs.
neuroligists,ear nose throat drs had 10 mris on brain 6ct scans i have
a lot of problems also now they say nerve problems i have to see
another neuro dr. each dr i go to has a different opinion and none are
familar with any types of dwarfs or dwarfisms at all they tell me well
i can look it up!that is not a good answer for me.every dr has a
different cause and effect i have also been told i have mastoiditis i
know i am in a LOT of pain everyday and am on percocet for pain and a
lot of other meds. it does not seem to help though!does anyone have
any suggestions or answers please let me know,each day seems harder
and harder to get through each day. please let me know of any
suggestions or answers or if you would like to write me and talk more
feel free to do so!! thankyou for your time ,kelly

Hi All!!! My name is Karina, eventough I am only 4'11", I am an AP. My
son Dakota is 8 now, he is Achon like his late father Larry Green.
Hopefully someone here has some good stories about sending their kid to
this camp. Up until the last couple of months Dakota could care less
about other LP's. But as he's growing and seeing the big difference
between himself and his peers, he wants to know more about others like
him. Everyone is more than welcome to reply and drop in their 2cents.
Here's to hearing from ya soon!!!

Karina

Hello,
    I'm sending this all to you to let you all know a head of time.  On
Sunday May 7th, at 2pm we are heading to Craig's Cruiser's in Wyoming
for a fun filled family fun.  You can check out their website at
http://www.craigscruisers.com/home.htm  to see all the activities they
have and get directions on how to get there.
     There will be a small meeting for the adults about LPA related
stuff.
   We need to let them know ASAP of how many are coming to get the
group rate.  Please contact Stacey Overholt at 616-949-3239 or
d.overholt@....  I hope to see you all there.
Teriana

Hi I am 4'3" tall "achon" male, when I was younger I was in LPA but later in
my teens and 20s I dropped out of it. I am looking to meet others like
myself. I am also gay I was wondering how others deal with this is in
average height world. Would like to talk to others for friendship and
possibly more.

----- Original Message -----

From: Rob Tille

To: achondroplastic_dwarfism@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 2:18 PM

Subject: Re: [achondroplastic_dwarfism] Hi I'm new here

Hi Noelle,

 

    Rob here, another Achon, or Achondroplasia Dwarf, I too am at 4'2", as I've lost 4" from surgeries on my back and spine. But you aren't alone, there are hundreds of thousands of us out there, and here, and all over. Depending on what website you use, you can find most of us out there. If you haven't already looked, try www.LPAOnline.org or www.dwarfism.org for information on dwarfism and the groups that are out there. I for one am a member of Little People of America, and have found a great comfort in it's help with my life. You're lucky, as having that plus that allot of us don't have, as your father is Achon like yourself, making it helpful in solutions to your height. Both of my parents were Average Height, so were my siblings, so nobody really understood my needs that much. But joining LPA at 18 helped them understand a little more about my needs, the only trouble was I left and didn't come back, and yes I have visited since, but what I mean is that I moved out, clear across to the other side of the country, so I'm not down the street. Anyway, if you want to chat, give me a holler, yell, or email, lol.

 

Rob

 

 

----- Original Message -----

From: the_homestar_runner2000

To: achondroplastic_dwarfism@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Monday, March 27, 2006 12:24 AM

Subject: [achondroplastic_dwarfism] Hi I'm new here

Hi my name is Noelle and I'm 4ft 2in tall. It's nice to know that
there are other little people here:) I myself have achondroplasia. My
dad also has a rare form of it and my mom is tall.I hope to make
friends here and have fun talking:)

Hi my name is Noelle and I'm 4ft 2in tall. It's nice to know that
there are other little people here:) I myself have achondroplasia. My
dad also has a rare form of it and my mom is tall.I hope to make
friends here and have fun talking:)

Hi my name is Noelle and I'm 4ft 2in tall. It's nice to know that
there are other little people here:) I myself have achondroplasia. My
dad also has a rare form of it and my mom is tall.I hope to make
friends here and have fun talking:)

For several years I was the owner/moderator  of a
successful online group for anyone battling chronic pain,
before my own battles with cancer forced me to give
it up.  I constantly made sure the group was a comfort
and source of uplifting support for all members.
       My own chronic pain battles are severe.  And  I know
many other LP's battle the same kinds of chronic pain.
       Here is the description for the group:

>>>There are many  challenges that come with dwarfism. All too often
many of
us must then  also deal with terrible pain issues due to the many
orthopaedic
problems  and/or surgeries which are a result of our dwarfism as
well. This
group  strives in a positive way to be a daily source of uplifting
comfort in
living with chronic pain. Here, those with dwarfism struggling with
pain  will
find a "separate peace." Here, there is warm support, laughter, and
many
other little wonderful treasures to share to help make brighter the
physical
challenges we endure. Perhaps Kahlil Gibran said it best: "The
deeper sorrow
carves into our souls, the more joy we may  attain.">>>
       I really felt  we could use a support group of this
nature, and do hope many of you will want to  give this
a try.  You never know------you might  just get something
positive out of it!
       Here is the  link:

_aplaceforlpsinchronicpain  : A PLACE FOR LP'S IN CHRONIC PAIN_
(http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/aplaceforlpsinchronicpain/?
yguid=7185911)
       And if you are unable to click on that, please  try
this:
   _www.aplaceforlpsinchronicpain@yahoogroups.com_
(http://www.aplaceforlpsinchronicpain@yahoogroups.com)

My nephew is 22 years old.  He was diagnosed with achon at birth, but
his parents have never really accepted this or even discussed it with
him.  They keep him very sheltered(for their own purposes) and he
lives at home and does not have access to a computer where he could
log into a chat room, as I have done, to connect with other people
with achon.  We live in the ALbany NY area.  Does anyone know how I
would go about finding a local support group?  He needs to find people
who can relate to the issues that he faces.

Kathie Adams
Concerned Aunt to a wonderful young man.

Hey everybody!

I entered my daughter Haley who is 8 months old and achon into a baby
contest. Me and my husband are also achon. Could you please go and
vote for her.  The website is www.photowow.com her entry number is
35118.  We would really appreciate your vote. I also have entered her
on Regis and Kelly beautiful baby contest.  Wish her luck!
you can also try this link:
http://www.photowow.com/new1/?directory=frames_contest/index.asp&page=/new1/temp\
lates/photocontest/%3FcontestID=

Thanks,
Angela

On Monday January 9th, there will a Premiere showing of a new documentary film
about
our family on the Discovery Health Channel.  The show is titled "Dwarf Family :
Meet the
Fooses".  It's one hour long and does a pretty good job of telling the basic
"dwarf family
lives the same way everybody else does and just wants to fit in" story.

We participated in this show to educate people and spread the LPA story, so that
individuals with dwarfism or families and friends can have another reference
point to use
when educating their own neighbors, co-workers, school mates, etc.

You can see a quick bio of the film subject at www.advancedmedical.tv/mtf.htm

You can also see a website/blog we have created to give people a place to read
about any
ongoing developments with the results of the film at : www.dwarffamily.com

Tell all your friends and family :

Discovery Health Channel
Monday January 9th
8pm and 11pm Eastern Time Zone
(we have confirmed 5pm and 8pm broadcasts on the west coast, not sure about the
middle of the country)

Visit our website/blog to tell us what you think and give us feedback on
anything else we
can do to get the show seen in more places more often.

Thanks,

JOE & GINNY FOOS

Hello!

 

If you're one of the little people, please read on. We are 3 students of psychology and kindly ask you for your participation in our project. It will only take you a couple of minutes but would mean great help to us.

 

Please save the attachment to your computer, give it a new name (any name could be used) and fill in the questions. Then reply this email with the file attached.

 

Thank you very much for your cooperation.

We wish you a Merry Christmas!

 

Maya, Katherine and Kate

Hello Folks :

Some of you have already expressed your sympathies and shared your memories of
Joan in
this discussion group and others. One of the San Francisco Bay Area members and
Joan's
friend, Emily Bromley, has volunteered to collect memories and photos you have
to put
together a memory book for Joan's daughter, Rebecca.

We all have wonderful memories of Joan and how she touched our lives and helped
us in
some way in the years she shared with us. Writing those memories down and
sharing your
pictures would be an excellent manner in which to demonstrate our love and
support of
Rebecca.

We have created a new Yahoo Group called RememberJoanHare and you can join
immediately and simply write a few words and upload a couple of pictures.

Please do so now : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rememberjoanhare

Thanks for your support,

JOE FOOS
SFBAC Chapter President

Hello,
I have a question. Over the last week or so while we where in
Chicago for my daughter's back surgery(Herrington rods replacement due
to severe kyposis) we found out that her doctor is moving to Riley's
Childrens Hospital in Indiana sometime this month. We are debating if
we should follow him from Chicago to Indiana when we live in
Michigan. My question is..Does anyone know a good back doctor that
has experience with LP children that would be closer to michigan. The
ones we found so far we don't trust because they don't have experience
with LP's. We have to find one soon because she needs a post op visit
soon. Any recommendations will be very welcome.

I HAVE LEARNED
that you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache
for life.

I HAVE LEARNED
that it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.

I HAVE LEARNED
that you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be
the last time you see them.

I HAVE LEARNED
that you can keep going long after you can't. I've learned- that we
are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.

I HAVE LEARNED
that either you control your attitude or it controls you.

I HAVE LEARNED
that regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first,
the passion fades and there had better be something else to take its
place.

I HAVE LEARNED
that heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs
to be done, regardless of the consequences.

I HAVE LEARNED
that money is a lousy way of keeping score.

I HAVE LEARNED
that my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the
best time.

I HAVE LEARNED
that sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down
will be the ones to help you get back up.

I HAVE LEARNED
that sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry, but that
doesn't give me the right to be cruel.

I HAVE LEARNED
that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest
distance. Same goes for true love.

I HAVE LEARNED
that just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to
doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have.

I HAVE LEARNED
that maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've
had and what you've learned from them and less to do with how many
birthdays you've celebrated.

I HAVE LEARNED
that your family won't always be there for you. It may seem funny,
but people you aren't related to can take care of you and love you
and teach you to trust people again. Families aren't biological.

I HAVE LEARNED
that no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every
once in a while and you must forgive them for that.

I HAVE LEARNED
that it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others, Sometimes you
have to learn to forgive yourself.

I HAVE LEARNED
that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we
are, but we are responsible for who we become.

I HAVE LEARNED
that just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love
each other. And just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they
do.

I HAVE LEARNED
that we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends
change.

I HAVE LEARNED
that you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret, It could change
your life forever.

I HAVE LEARNED
that two people can look at the exact same thing and see something
totally different.

I HAVE LEARNED
that your life can be changed in a matter of minutes, by people who
don't even know you.

I HAVE LEARNED
that even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend
cries out to you, you will find the strength to help.

I HAVE LEARNED
that credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.

I HAVE LEARNED
that the people you care about most in life are taken from you too
soon.

Hello, my name is Gaspar Vazquez, I'm a Canadian
Resident, living in Tecate, Mexico for the moment, I
need to renew my residency so I'm planning to go to
Toronto soon, and I would like to meet some Lp's while
I'm up there.

Please writte back if you know somebody in Ontario or
if you are a Canadian LP.

Greettings!!

Gaspar Vazquez

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Hi my name is Shawn. I am a new member to this group so I thought I
would stop by and introduce myself to everyone. So here I am. I am from
BC, Canada. I work in the computer field and am usually around so if
anyone wants to chat feel free. Well thats enough for today. Chow for
now.