MandaLee

@MandaLee (3804)

United States • Age 48

Joined myLot 17 years ago

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Phillippians 4:13

Discussions (261)

MandaLee's Discussions

Good Afternoon

MandaLee @MandaLee (3804) • United States 20 Nov

Good afternoon. We had a blast in the front row at the Debbie Gibson concert. Thank you, Lauren for making a magnificent experience so much more special. Please don't ever doubt that you can overcome fears and obstacles and do...

debbie gibson

concert

friend

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

MandaLee @MandaLee (3804) • United States 6 Oct

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Please get your mammograms. Doing so could save your life. Although it isn't as common or discussed, men do get breast cancer as well. It is important that everyone take preventative...

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5 people

World Cerebral Palsy Day

MandaLee @MandaLee (3804) • United States 6 Oct

Good Morning! Today is World Cerebral Palsy Day. It is estimated that 17 million people worldwide are affected by CP. Of those 17 million people, 3 million people are in the United States. I was born with Cerebral Palsy. I use...

world

cerebral palsy

day

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2 people

Good Morning

MandaLee @MandaLee (3804) • United States 4 Sep

Good morning. I read voraciously. I play Jeopardy daily. I love all people of all faiths. I'm not and never will be perfect. I love and follow Jesus. I recently chose to leave a well known Bible study because of their very...

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3 people

Good Afternoon

MandaLee @MandaLee (3804) • United States 3 Sep

Good afternoon, If you've been here for as long as I have, you might know that I'm a person with a disability. I'm currently in the process of applying for the self directed Medicaid waiver in my state. This will enable me to...

self directed

medicaid

waiver

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5 people

Speaking Of Which

MandaLee @MandaLee (3804) • United States 3 Sep

Public speaking is the third biggest fear behind death. Joining Toastmasters helps people to develop their public speaking skills and overcome their fear of public speaking. Are you afraid of public speaking? I was a...

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5 people

Good Morning

MandaLee @MandaLee (3804) • United States 3 Sep

Good morning. My birthday month is here, friends. The same baby who arrived three months prematurely and wasn't expected to live when she was born, is getting ready to celebrate her birthday next Thursday. My life is not, and...

birthday

month

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4 people

Good Afternoon

MandaLee @MandaLee (3804) • United States 31 Aug

Princess Diana was killed in the tragic car accident in Paris 28 years ago today. It was my last day of work at DTRA. My wonderful coworkers had taken me out for a goodbye lunch. Where were you and what were you doing when you...

princess

diana

death

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1 person

Good Morning

MandaLee @MandaLee (3804) • United States 25 Jul

Good morning. Some thoughts as we quickly approach the 35th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. As some of you may know, I was one of the first people in the history of my county to make the choice...

ada

35th birthday

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2 people

Dare To Dream

MandaLee @MandaLee (3804) • United States 21 Nov 24

I'm taking a Women's Literature class online. I'm preparing to write my autobiography. What is your dream? What steps are you taking to make your dream come true?

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4 people

Day 21: Month Of Thankfulness

MandaLee @MandaLee (3804) • United States 21 Nov 24

Day 21: Good morning! I don't know why Thanksgiving is only observed one day a year. It is important to be thankful for His goodness, faithfulness and amazing grace in our lives each and every day. You are loved!

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Patrice: The Movie Documentary

MandaLee @MandaLee (3804) • United States 25 Oct 24

Patrice: The Movie Documentary is such an eye opening documentary about the realities in the lives of many people with disabilities. I certainly recommend checking it out. You will be so glad that you did!

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2 people

Good Afternooon

MandaLee @MandaLee (3804) • United States 15 Jul 24

Good afternoon. On this day, many years ago, I attended a skills for independent living camp. On this particular day, we had taken a field trip to Metro Headquarters at Judiciary Square to get our reduced fare cards, which...

metro

disabilities

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4 people

Do You Hear The People Sing?

MandaLee @MandaLee (3804) • United States 27 Apr 24

My mom is a Sweet Adeline. Sweet Adeline's is an international organization. My mom is a member of a barbershop chorus. Her chorus placed third in the world at the Sweet Adelines international convention in Louisville Kentucky...

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3 people

Riddle Me This, My Wonderful Mylot Friends

MandaLee @MandaLee (3804) • United States 27 Apr 24

A lifelong friend and his wife are having some financial struggles. They are on a fixed income. She has cancer. What are some free legit sites where he can make money online? Thank you in advance for your help.

free websites make money online

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5 people

Good afternoon

MandaLee @MandaLee (3804) • United States 13 Mar 24

Good afternoon. People with Cerebral Palsy might do things in a different way or need help from other people, but they are really just like everyone else. It is important for people to remember that and treat them the same as...

cerebral palsy

full inclusion

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4 people

Happy Valentines Week

MandaLee @MandaLee (3804) • United States 12 Feb 24

Good afternoon. Valentines Day is this week. When we treat people with grace, kindness and love, everyday of our lives can be Valentines Day for everyone in our lives. Happy Valentines Week! You are in my heart and prayers...

valentines

love

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Good Afternoon

MandaLee @MandaLee (3804) • United States 16 Jan 24

Good afternoon. Yesterday I called a friend. I became frustrated when my friend handed her carer the phone and her carer began speaking for her, without giving my friend the opportunity to speak for herself. People wrongfully...

people

disabilities

communication

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Good Evening

MandaLee @MandaLee (3804) • United States 12 Jan 24

Good afternoon, I'm in a meeting right now. Some participants are sharing the difficult experiences they had in school. How very thankful I am that my own experiences as a student in school were positive, encouraging and...

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Good morning

MandaLee @MandaLee (3804) • United States 12 Jan 24

Good morning. Amy Grant's latest album is a live taping of the 1989, "Lead Me On," concert tour. It is excellent and definitely worth streaming on the platform of your choice or purchasing. Have a wonderful day! You are in my...

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