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submit your opinion.
Regarding the article: Choosing
to Live :
Charity Dorman's life has
been a struggle I hope that everyone can find it in there hearts to donate money
to Charity so that she can get her arms and legs!
Andrew Smith age 13
Thu April 24
Regarding the article:
Choosing To Live:
I am a former resident of
Monroe County and still read the Monroe News on-line. I anxiously awaited each
article on Charity. I usually had tears streaming down my cheeks while reading
this wonderful series. I only wish I were close by so I could attend the fundraisers
for her. I know she will accomplish whatever she sets her mind to. She's a remarkable
young lady. I'm sure there are many people who will find that their problems don't
seem quite as bad as they think after reading this series. Thank you.
Marilyn
Tue April 15
Regarding the article:
Choosing to Live:
Charity! It was so awesome to read your story, and so suprising too! I went to school with Beverlee and was an aquaintance. What a special sister, along with your special family and quick recovery! What a miracle. Thanks for your example. :O)
Rachel
Tue April 08
Regarding the article: Choosing to Live: My name is Jill Caruso and I live in Monroe in an accessible apartment. I came to know Charity after she became disabled. I went to an event at Lifetstyles welcoming Charity back. I seen a beautiful and strong willed person in her. I tried to give Charity words of wisdome and told her to keep the faith. Being a disabled woman myself I know the fight she is up against. I have no doubt that she will succeed in everything she sets her mind to do. I look forward to wokring with Charity in the near future to help permote physical fitness for disabled indivduals. I'm also looking forward to attending Charity's event at the K of C this Saturday. Our city needs to come together and help solve the problems disabled indivduals face. They need not to wait till it hits home. Charity your are in my thoughts and prayers each and everyday. May God Bless you.
Jill Caruso
P.S. Please help permote this day because it is very important.
Jill Caruso
Thu April 03
Regarding the article:
Choosing to Live:
I not only admire Chairty for her courage and the will to live but having a wonderful family She must feel truely blessed
I also thought the story was well wrote
Marilyn Viens
Wed April 02
Regarding the article: The Gift: Such tragedy, such triumph, such unconditional love, such victory.
This is by far one of the best pieces of journalism that I have ever read in the Monroe Evening News! let alone any other paper.
The ability to capture moments of fear, decisions, and a shear will to live is a wonderful inspirational family story that was willing to sacrifice of themselves because of unconditional love. I can't even fathom how one person could endure so much and come out victorious.
Charity, you are an inspiration to those that take everyday health for granted. You were fortunate to have had such loving support by your family and members like Beverlee that were willing to give of themselves so you could continue your journey in life. The way they gave to you while enduring such trying circumstances speaks more about you also. It is evident that you had touched them in ways that they were willing to sacrifice of themselves to keep you alive.
I know that you will never know how much this story has had an impact on me and your willingness to share so many intimate parts of a life that was being challenged.
Bravo! for Charity... keep the torch burning!
Bravo! for such a gripping story that will be felt by many in years to come.
What a wonderful and touching story!
Paul
Wed April 02
Regarding the article: Choosing to Live: Those who know you are blessed. To see the light shin through and the family support your family showes other familys what a loving family is and should be.
Tami
Tue April 01
Regarding the article:Choosing to Live: I wish Charity and her family the best of luck. It's great seeing everyone coming to Charity's side at this stage in her life. God Bless Everyone.
Nathan Daggs
Tue April 01
Regarding the article: Choosing to Live: Charity you are the finest example of the will to live that I have ever read about. Your life can only get better down the road. I'm sure that telling your story will give courage to others that may find themselves with the same difficulty. May your strong faith in God see you through your ordeal and brighten your life for years to come.
Your story should be required reading by all persons that suffer painful operations in their efforts to sustain life. You will be always in my prayers.
Peace and Love,
Jack
Jack Ackerman
Tue April 01
Regarding the article: Choosing to Live: What a tragic, amazing, compelling story. God Bless Charity and her family.
Scott Hughes, DPM
Mon March 31
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Evening
News photo by VALERIE TOBIAS
Charity is learning to maneuver her prosthetic
arms and hands to accomplish intricate tasks,
such as buckling a seat belt. "I know she's
figured out how to do something because she
stops asking me to do it," her sister, Beverlee,
said.
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Charity's
sister, Beverlee, applies eyeliner along Charity's
lashline before a recent outing. Charity usually
applies her own makeup, but has a little trouble
with the finer application of eyeliner and mascara.
I poke my eye," she said.
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Charity
talks to a friend from her temporary home in
Saline. Charity, her sister Beverlee and her
mother Connie moved from Monroe to Saline to
be closer to University of Michigan Hospital.
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Charity
shows one of the University of Michigan Hospital
rehabilitation specialists her progress in climbing
stairs. With determination and time, she hopes
to someday conquer this difficult task. "I can
do it, but it takes me a while," Charity said.
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Charity
has several major goals, including taking a
shower without help from her sister or mother.
In order to bathe, she must remove her prosthetics.
Charity hopes to get an apartment by herself
in Monroe soon.
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Without
hands or feet, Charity Dorman must relearn how
to do the simplest activities and accept that
there are some things she can't do for herself.
Her sister, Beverlee Riddle, or mother, Connie
Riddle, help her in the shower
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Charity
brags that she used to have excellent penmanship,
and practices diligently to regain her writing
skills with her prosthetic arms and hands.
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