Once again, I am looking for a place to vent. 

As I am living in NC, there really is not much I can do at this point.  I went home to visit my family and mother in Bradford Pavillion.  She had broken a hip and is non weight-bearing for a few months, so this has become her "new home" for awhile.  While visiting over Thanksgiving, she told me how excited she was to get out with the "seniors" and see the Christmas lights before Christmas.  I'm sure anyone who has been in a home really looks forward to something like this.....ESPECIALLY given the Christmas season has rushed upon us!  Since the folks in these homes really can't contribute much due to rehab, illness, etc, this is just one small event that they really look forward to.

Well, to my dismay, I learned that, although they had numerous buses AND the ATA buses, those in wheelchairs were not allowed to go!!   What kind of bull is this?   I have to learn two days later that Mom could not go....she so looked forward to Sunday night, only to have it taken away from her?  Do you know how hard it is to hear this disappointment in her voice, so very far away?  How could anyone make such an insensitive decision regarding these special people, young and old....at Christmas?  I do understand the work involved.....but to let some take part in the event, and not others?

Again, I can't even begin to tell you how hurt "I" feel.....let alone those that were singled out and left behind.  Thanks for letting me vent.  I just find this very unfair.

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