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Handicapped sticker?

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lightNlife

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I didn't get my placard until my doctor TOLD me to get one. Even then I resisted. Eventually, the clinic practically forced me to get one because I was wearing myself out on a daily basis and my health was suffering because of it.

A handicapped placard isn't a "right" that we get for having CF. It's not something we're "entitled" to have. It's a means to accommodate people who really have a genuine need to park closer. I guarantee you that the day will come years from now when you'll want to snipe at someone who has parked in "your" handicapped spot when they don't really have to.

In the meantime, park elsewhere then take a big cleansing breath and be glad that you still have the lung power to be able to hike across a parking lot. I miss the days when I could do that.
 
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lightNlife

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I didn't get my placard until my doctor TOLD me to get one. Even then I resisted. Eventually, the clinic practically forced me to get one because I was wearing myself out on a daily basis and my health was suffering because of it.

A handicapped placard isn't a "right" that we get for having CF. It's not something we're "entitled" to have. It's a means to accommodate people who really have a genuine need to park closer. I guarantee you that the day will come years from now when you'll want to snipe at someone who has parked in "your" handicapped spot when they don't really have to.

In the meantime, park elsewhere then take a big cleansing breath and be glad that you still have the lung power to be able to hike across a parking lot. I miss the days when I could do that.
 
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lightNlife

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I didn't get my placard until my doctor TOLD me to get one. Even then I resisted. Eventually, the clinic practically forced me to get one because I was wearing myself out on a daily basis and my health was suffering because of it.

A handicapped placard isn't a "right" that we get for having CF. It's not something we're "entitled" to have. It's a means to accommodate people who really have a genuine need to park closer. I guarantee you that the day will come years from now when you'll want to snipe at someone who has parked in "your" handicapped spot when they don't really have to.

In the meantime, park elsewhere then take a big cleansing breath and be glad that you still have the lung power to be able to hike across a parking lot. I miss the days when I could do that.
 
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Emily65Roses

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Lauren reminded me of something. The only time I use my sticker, like I said, is when I feel really awful. Once or twice a year, give or take.

But I only really use it if it's "this handicapped lot or the regular lot WAY THE EFFFF OVER THERE." If it's a matter of across the parking lot (like at Walmart), I just park in any space. I only really make use of the sticker now if it means a really far hike from an entirely different lot (like at Disney).
 
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Emily65Roses

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Lauren reminded me of something. The only time I use my sticker, like I said, is when I feel really awful. Once or twice a year, give or take.

But I only really use it if it's "this handicapped lot or the regular lot WAY THE EFFFF OVER THERE." If it's a matter of across the parking lot (like at Walmart), I just park in any space. I only really make use of the sticker now if it means a really far hike from an entirely different lot (like at Disney).
 
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Emily65Roses

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Lauren reminded me of something. The only time I use my sticker, like I said, is when I feel really awful. Once or twice a year, give or take.

But I only really use it if it's "this handicapped lot or the regular lot WAY THE EFFFF OVER THERE." If it's a matter of across the parking lot (like at Walmart), I just park in any space. I only really make use of the sticker now if it means a really far hike from an entirely different lot (like at Disney).
 
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shamrock

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I dunno, I think unless your lung functions are REALLLLY low, then theres no need. Its a bit of 'mind over matter'. I agree with Nitelife, who put it best saying CF doesnt entitle you to these things, that the day will come years from now when you'll want to snipe at someone who has parked in "your" handicapped spot when they don't really have to.

*Shrug* just my opinion. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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shamrock

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I dunno, I think unless your lung functions are REALLLLY low, then theres no need. Its a bit of 'mind over matter'. I agree with Nitelife, who put it best saying CF doesnt entitle you to these things, that the day will come years from now when you'll want to snipe at someone who has parked in "your" handicapped spot when they don't really have to.

*Shrug* just my opinion. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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shamrock

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I dunno, I think unless your lung functions are REALLLLY low, then theres no need. Its a bit of 'mind over matter'. I agree with Nitelife, who put it best saying CF doesnt entitle you to these things, that the day will come years from now when you'll want to snipe at someone who has parked in "your" handicapped spot when they don't really have to.

*Shrug* just my opinion. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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Kelli

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Lifenlight..........I really do see your point and my heart goes out to you. I'm sure my heart will ache when I will look back one day at what I had (lung function). I do get your point. The only reason I want one is because it has been -20 and -30 degrees and it's hard for me to breathe when it is that cold. By the time I get to where I need to go I'm panting from coughing my head off. Those are the only times when I want one.
But rest assured, I do see your point. Thanks for putting it on here.
KELLI
 
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Kelli

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Lifenlight..........I really do see your point and my heart goes out to you. I'm sure my heart will ache when I will look back one day at what I had (lung function). I do get your point. The only reason I want one is because it has been -20 and -30 degrees and it's hard for me to breathe when it is that cold. By the time I get to where I need to go I'm panting from coughing my head off. Those are the only times when I want one.
But rest assured, I do see your point. Thanks for putting it on here.
KELLI
 
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Kelli

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Lifenlight..........I really do see your point and my heart goes out to you. I'm sure my heart will ache when I will look back one day at what I had (lung function). I do get your point. The only reason I want one is because it has been -20 and -30 degrees and it's hard for me to breathe when it is that cold. By the time I get to where I need to go I'm panting from coughing my head off. Those are the only times when I want one.
But rest assured, I do see your point. Thanks for putting it on here.
KELLI
 
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ladybug

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Kelli</b></i>

Lifenlight..........I really do see your point and my heart goes out to you. I'm sure my heart will ache when I will look back one day at what I had (lung function). I do get your point. The only reason I want one is because it has been -20 and -30 degrees and it's hard for me to breathe when it is that cold. By the time I get to where I need to go I'm panting from coughing my head off. Those are the only times when I want one.

But rest assured, I do see your point. Thanks for putting it on here.

KELLI</end quote></div>

I agree with Kelli. I get everyone's point. I did find it funny when Lightnlife said "In the meantime, park elsewhere then take a big cleansing breath and be glad that you still have the lung power to be able to hike across a parking lot" after I had posted that I could NOT breathe walking about 2 miles in an exhaust-filled parking lot under a buy freeway on a humid day even with my coat over my mouth and nose.... lol... I totally know what you're saying though about being glad its not worse. I am thankful everyday that I do not need a handicap placard every day of the year.

I also agree though with Kelli that in SOME cases (even if its once a year), I DO feel disabled by my CF and walking IS very difficult. Our disability shouldn't be discredited just cause we usually have an FEV1 of 50%, but when walking in -20 below temps its probably more like 30 (I mean, who knows what it drops to when you're have an asthma attack cause of cold or polluted air). I feel that AT THAT moment I am disabled. So, I do feel strongly that at those times we should be allowed the option to use a placard. However, I am NOT saying we should then be entitled to use it on a clear day or just cause we don't feel like walking. I am totally against that. I guess my main point is that even if I'm not disabled when I'm sitting in my nice warm, hepa-filtered house, I may become disabled when environmental stressors are placed on me and my lungs. Then and only then would I agree that its appropriate to use a placard.

Sorry if this is redundant. I really think everyone on here has some GREAT points! And I totally agree that just cause you have CF does NOT make you entitiled to a placard. And, I'm certain the day will come when I will think back on this post and remember longingly of the time when I had a CHOICE whether or not to ask for a handicap placrad versus needing one every day to get by. I do appreciate that.

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Edited to add: When I mentioned above about thinking it was "funny" when LightnLife said those things, I meant it in NO disrespect. I used that word for lack of a better term, not to be cynical or offensive. I just want to make that clear that I was not being sarcastic or anything... just didn't know how else to say it. And, I didn't mean to attack LightnLife's comment, as I do agree with its meaning.
 
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ladybug

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Kelli</b></i>

Lifenlight..........I really do see your point and my heart goes out to you. I'm sure my heart will ache when I will look back one day at what I had (lung function). I do get your point. The only reason I want one is because it has been -20 and -30 degrees and it's hard for me to breathe when it is that cold. By the time I get to where I need to go I'm panting from coughing my head off. Those are the only times when I want one.

But rest assured, I do see your point. Thanks for putting it on here.

KELLI</end quote></div>

I agree with Kelli. I get everyone's point. I did find it funny when Lightnlife said "In the meantime, park elsewhere then take a big cleansing breath and be glad that you still have the lung power to be able to hike across a parking lot" after I had posted that I could NOT breathe walking about 2 miles in an exhaust-filled parking lot under a buy freeway on a humid day even with my coat over my mouth and nose.... lol... I totally know what you're saying though about being glad its not worse. I am thankful everyday that I do not need a handicap placard every day of the year.

I also agree though with Kelli that in SOME cases (even if its once a year), I DO feel disabled by my CF and walking IS very difficult. Our disability shouldn't be discredited just cause we usually have an FEV1 of 50%, but when walking in -20 below temps its probably more like 30 (I mean, who knows what it drops to when you're have an asthma attack cause of cold or polluted air). I feel that AT THAT moment I am disabled. So, I do feel strongly that at those times we should be allowed the option to use a placard. However, I am NOT saying we should then be entitled to use it on a clear day or just cause we don't feel like walking. I am totally against that. I guess my main point is that even if I'm not disabled when I'm sitting in my nice warm, hepa-filtered house, I may become disabled when environmental stressors are placed on me and my lungs. Then and only then would I agree that its appropriate to use a placard.

Sorry if this is redundant. I really think everyone on here has some GREAT points! And I totally agree that just cause you have CF does NOT make you entitiled to a placard. And, I'm certain the day will come when I will think back on this post and remember longingly of the time when I had a CHOICE whether or not to ask for a handicap placrad versus needing one every day to get by. I do appreciate that.

<img src="">

Edited to add: When I mentioned above about thinking it was "funny" when LightnLife said those things, I meant it in NO disrespect. I used that word for lack of a better term, not to be cynical or offensive. I just want to make that clear that I was not being sarcastic or anything... just didn't know how else to say it. And, I didn't mean to attack LightnLife's comment, as I do agree with its meaning.
 
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ladybug

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Kelli</b></i>

Lifenlight..........I really do see your point and my heart goes out to you. I'm sure my heart will ache when I will look back one day at what I had (lung function). I do get your point. The only reason I want one is because it has been -20 and -30 degrees and it's hard for me to breathe when it is that cold. By the time I get to where I need to go I'm panting from coughing my head off. Those are the only times when I want one.

But rest assured, I do see your point. Thanks for putting it on here.

KELLI</end quote></div>

I agree with Kelli. I get everyone's point. I did find it funny when Lightnlife said "In the meantime, park elsewhere then take a big cleansing breath and be glad that you still have the lung power to be able to hike across a parking lot" after I had posted that I could NOT breathe walking about 2 miles in an exhaust-filled parking lot under a buy freeway on a humid day even with my coat over my mouth and nose.... lol... I totally know what you're saying though about being glad its not worse. I am thankful everyday that I do not need a handicap placard every day of the year.

I also agree though with Kelli that in SOME cases (even if its once a year), I DO feel disabled by my CF and walking IS very difficult. Our disability shouldn't be discredited just cause we usually have an FEV1 of 50%, but when walking in -20 below temps its probably more like 30 (I mean, who knows what it drops to when you're have an asthma attack cause of cold or polluted air). I feel that AT THAT moment I am disabled. So, I do feel strongly that at those times we should be allowed the option to use a placard. However, I am NOT saying we should then be entitled to use it on a clear day or just cause we don't feel like walking. I am totally against that. I guess my main point is that even if I'm not disabled when I'm sitting in my nice warm, hepa-filtered house, I may become disabled when environmental stressors are placed on me and my lungs. Then and only then would I agree that its appropriate to use a placard.

Sorry if this is redundant. I really think everyone on here has some GREAT points! And I totally agree that just cause you have CF does NOT make you entitiled to a placard. And, I'm certain the day will come when I will think back on this post and remember longingly of the time when I had a CHOICE whether or not to ask for a handicap placrad versus needing one every day to get by. I do appreciate that.

<img src="">

Edited to add: When I mentioned above about thinking it was "funny" when LightnLife said those things, I meant it in NO disrespect. I used that word for lack of a better term, not to be cynical or offensive. I just want to make that clear that I was not being sarcastic or anything... just didn't know how else to say it. And, I didn't mean to attack LightnLife's comment, as I do agree with its meaning.
 
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Cutecurlz

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My brother has one. He just went to the Motor Vehicle Branch. He lives In British Columbia, Canada. I think you need proof as to why you need one, well he just had a double lung transplant so he showed them his scares and a letter from the CF docs.
 
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Cutecurlz

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My brother has one. He just went to the Motor Vehicle Branch. He lives In British Columbia, Canada. I think you need proof as to why you need one, well he just had a double lung transplant so he showed them his scares and a letter from the CF docs.
 
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