being who you are - teacher mentor and student

I was thinking the other day what have I done in my life that was a benefit to others.I remember being a student aid in Jr. high school helping my drama teacher running the video cameras And recording machines .I learned also to take responsibility and on school trips ,camping in the mountains showing city kids how to pitch a tent,build a fire and safely use an axe.These things I learned in the BoyScouts where I obtained the rank of life Scout.Icouldn't get to Eagle Scout in the Transition time ( 6 months) and the program changes In my mind were taking disipline and physical skills needed to go into military service or in general being prepaired for life and resposibility away from a once highly respected organization. These skills I remember and use to this day.Living with Cerebral Palsy is difficult ,not from my standpoint but rather how I fit into a leniar world that is geared toward perfection,academics and a lack of ability first ideology sorely needed in business,education and social services .I guess who ever reads this may learn more of the frustration some of us who have achieved much on our own just due to doing rather then allowing others to dictate our destinys. Be the teacher to those who do not know.Mentor your abilities and learn to accept those who are trying help them because you canyou can too.