SHARON LIBBY OUTREACH
ABOUT SHARON
I am a homemaker and mother of two grown sons. I contracted polio at the age of six and I have been confined to a wheelchair for over 50 years. I was a co-owner of a consulting business in California and served on the Board of the Post Polio Network of San Diego County. I am an advocate for the disabled whenever the need arises. In the mid 1980's, I had a poem published in THE AMERICAN POETRY ANTHOLOGY titled, HANDICAPPED? WHAT’S THAT? I am an active member in my church at Central United Protestant Church in Richland, WA, where my husband and I have lived since July 2005.
MY LIFE IN PICTURES
October 1949-First time Celebrating 7th Birthday Exercising in pool in Exercising with Mother.
sitting up by myself in in the hospital. newly remodeled
Bergen Pines Hospital basement at home in
in New Jersey. Clifton, New Jersey.
Exercising with Daddy. Using a rowing machine. April 1950 - With my My grandparents:
twin brother, Neil, on Nana and Granddad.
Easter Sunday.
Granddad, on his 1952 - Mother and Daddy in front Nana and Granddad relaxing in their new
Harley Davidson, of our new home in La Mesa, California. home in La Mesa, California.
while serving as a
police officer in
Garfield, New Jersey.
Enjoying the sand and 1953 - I joined The Wheelacade. Me singing and playing A balancing
sun at La Jolla Shores. I'm (front-left) doing a novelty the accordion during a act that
dance on the rear wheels of my show. required a lot
wheelchair. of precision.
1956 - Junior High All ready to attend my senior prom. Helix High School graduation pictures of
graduation picture. my brother, Neil, (aka "My Big Protector")
and me in June of 1960.
A gift from God. David at 3 months. Another gift from God. My son, Neil at 3 months. Brotherly LOVE!
My son, David, Neil, born July 1963.
born July 1962.
1964 - David and 1966 - Me with Chuck, David, and Neil. October 1966 - Nana and Granddad
Neil with my mom celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary.
at Waddell's Trailer
Park.
1968 - Chuck and I ready Mother, Daddy, David, and 1970 - Rick and I get married, in 1971 - Mother and
to leave for church on Neil are joining us for La Mesa, at my parent's home. Daddy celebrate
Easter Sunday. church on Easter Sunday. their 30th Wedding
Anniversary.
My boys and Rick's girls 1972 - Our childrern 1976 - Nana and Granddad celebrate
enjoying a day at Sea ready for Christmas their 60th Wedding Anniversary. What
World in San Diego, Eve service at church. a joyous day that was for all of us!
California.
1980 - David 1982 - Rick's daughters 1985 - Neil 1985 - David Rick and I celebrate
graduates high graduate high school. graduates high graduates college our 15th Wedding
school. school. with a Bachelor of Anniversary.
Science Degree
in Business.
David riding his Harley Davidson, just These three men have had such an influence in my life:
like his great-grandfather did over 50 My first-born son, David, my second-born son, Neil, and my twin brother,
years ago. Neil, who I still refer to as "My Big Protector."
2005 - Here I am shoveling snow 2010 - Rick, the love "Thank you Jesus
in Richland, Washington. I try to of my life, and I for always being
live my life by saying, "Never celebrate our 40th there, even when I
say never." Wedding Anniversary. didn't realize it."
HANDICAPPED? WHAT’S THAT?
written by Sharon Libby
I am not a creature from another planet;
I still have feelings.
Even though I am viewed, by many, as different;
I still share the same needs and feelings as others do.
If you have a problem with my SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES,
Please don’t shut me out…
Instead, ask me some questions;
so you’ll understand my situation better.
When you look at me don’t put me in a “basket,”
but, look at me as a learning experience for yourself.
Don’t be afraid that you will say, or do something wrong;
but, allow me to be part of your life if God so directs.
Always remember that handicapped people are God’s choice;
for a special mission here on this earth.
And, even though we are not totally aware of all He is
trying to say through our presence;
I MUST believe and ALWAYS will believe that…
HE WILL BE THERE THROUGH IT ALL!
WHERE DID GOD GO?
written by Sharon Libby
The sun comes up; the sun goes down and
our world is falling apart.
Parents hurting children; children hurting parents.
The cries of pain are all around us.
Blacks against whites; Whites against blacks with
gangs controlling our streets.
Will peace ever come back to those that are crying?
The parents cry out; the children cry out.
The police cry out; our courts cry out.
No one is listening; no one is hearing.
I cry out, “WHERE DID GOD GO?”
Reach down deep inside yourself because:
God's love is still in our hearts.
God's love is still in our minds.
God's love is still deep within our soul.
Can we ever get God back?
Let God control your world and you will cry no more.
Then let the sun come up; let the sun go down
and reach out every day to God,
so He can turn your world around.