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From the Editor: Giving to Others Brings Joy
By Miki Fairley "We make a living by what we get. We make a life by
what we give." -Winston Churchill
 Many prosthetists and orthotists have given of
their time and expertise to help others, and thus have enjoyed a
heartfelt satisfaction, plus honing their skills under frequently
difficult circumstances and acquiring memories of incredible
experiences to last a lifetime. In our Global
View article read about the story of one such group, Sonrie
Ministries, as it establishes the first permanent prosthetic
facility in Belize.
For almost ten years now, another organization has been noted
for its efforts to help amputees with no other resources. You can
read more about the Barr Foundation and how it came about in "Acts of
Kindness Lead to Hope and Help."
Liners Add Comfort to Amputees
Even technologically advanced components wont help amputees much
if they are feeling considerable discomfort. A large factor
enhancing comfort is the right linerand liners are available in
more materials, covers, and options than ever before. Although, of
course, the perfect liner doesnt exist, the sheer variety available
today will help the prosthetist find the best solution for a
particular patient. For more information, go to our feature article
this month "Liner Choices Create Comfort."
Am I Going Where I Want To Be?
Speaking at the 2004 PFA Symposium, Roger Crawford, who became a
tennis star despite limb impairment in all four limbs, brought out
that we can move toward, but not beyond, what we can imagine. Each
one of us can ask ourselves, "Where am I going?" Where do we see
ourselves in the next year, the next five years, the next ten? How
can each of us get to where we want to be? Now is a good time to
ask those questions of ourselves and begin our personal plan. A
smooth path is not guaranteed, but each of us will be going in the
direction toward where we want to be. 
Table Of Contents - January 2005
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