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See This Paralyzed Chinese Artist Paint With Her Feet

Posted on April 25, 2011 at 12:47pm by Jonathon M. Seidl
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Zheng Huamei was born unable to use her hands. That’s enough to make daily life a struggle for most, and would lead many to go through life with a defeatist attitude. But not Huamei. She’s learned how to pursue a dream using her feet. That dream? Creating beautiful paintings.

Huamei, who lives in China, has learned how to tackle daily tasks without her hands. For example, she can chop lettuce using only her feet and toes:

But while that may be remarkable in itself, the art she creates with those same feet is even more so. So is her story: her parents emptied their life savings to send her to an art school:

ITN has the story:

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Comments (27)

Ghandi was a Republican
Posted on April 25, 2011 at 6:41pm
The value of those who at first glance seem less fortunate knows no bounds.. She is blessed!
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islandlady
Posted on April 25, 2011 at 5:42pm
This is why the meek will inheret the earth. Some day she will create her own world.
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Two Party Scam
Posted on April 25, 2011 at 3:47pm
Its about time we get a POSITIVE news story for a change.

Shes clearly a Chinese Tea Party Member!
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ThomasUSA
Posted on April 25, 2011 at 3:04pm
People are full of potentials we barely utilize. Unless you believe that only the government can make things right, which, in that case, you sit in front of your TV and collect your entitlement check instead of applying yourself to new challenges.
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teddrunk
Posted on April 25, 2011 at 2:38pm
Paint yes, but what of spackling cracks or taping and mudding sheet rock.
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anutter
Posted on April 25, 2011 at 2:36pm
One of my favorite art videos here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=518XP8prwZo

And people want proof of God? I’m still waiting for someone to show me an animal with a God given talent like this. I’ll be waiting a loooong time :)
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stinkybisquit
Posted on April 25, 2011 at 2:30pm
Shades of Christy Brown!
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Tagudinian
Posted on April 25, 2011 at 1:57pm
This woman did not allow herself to vegetate. Rather she is using her God given gifts. I believe more people, like those on welfare and food stamps, should do something productive with their lives.
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outpost13
Posted on April 25, 2011 at 1:43pm
Why did your god do this to a human. Your god is evil.
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- ThoreauHD
  Posted on April 25, 2011 at 5:13pm
  God doesn’t live in China. Didn’t you see them rounding up Christians at Easter? Don’t blame him for her problems. Blame your communist overlords.
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deadbeatjoe
Posted on April 25, 2011 at 1:39pm
Inspiring. If it were me, I’d be a basket case.
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123gone
Posted on April 25, 2011 at 1:34pm
Someone, who has the ability, should set her up with a website.
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TheGreyPiper
Posted on April 25, 2011 at 1:29pm
“her parents emptied their life savings to send her to an art school”

Huh? I thought all that stuff was free in the Glorious Peoples’ Paradise.
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kickagrandma
Posted on April 25, 2011 at 1:10pm
We have the same strength, we just have not had to use it yet. It is there when we need it. It does make you wonder WHY we wait until we are “broken” to discover the gifts we’ve been given. GOD tells us not to ignore the gifts HE has placed within us. It seems like to me that now would be a good time to find them and to put them to HIS use.

GOD BLESS us all, crippled as we are, in whatever manner we are, to drop the crutches and to trust our CREATOR for HIS glory now and forever, amen.

Special blessings on those of you who have already begun that journey. We’re catching up!
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Psychosis
Posted on April 25, 2011 at 1:04pm
JUST BEING DISABLED SHE ALREADY WON THE LOTTERY

with the rate of abortion of female children, she is lucky to even have been born, much less with the disability

we will never know the loss to humanity due to the cause of abortion, the loss of individual potential as a whole , be the biggest damaging effect to society
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- kickagrandma
  Posted on April 25, 2011 at 1:28pm
  @ PSYCHOSIS ~~~
  
  Thank you for your comments. So very true, unfortunately.
  
  GOD BLESS!
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TRUTH
Posted on April 25, 2011 at 12:55pm
There was a story about an Irish artist who did the same, this is amazing; the strength that these people have is incredible.
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- TRUTH
  Posted on April 25, 2011 at 1:14pm
  Christy Brown, there was a movie called “My Left Foot,” I would recommend it.
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Robert-CA
Posted on April 25, 2011 at 12:49pm
GOD Bless .
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- Gold Coin & Economic News
  Posted on April 25, 2011 at 12:51pm
  It is amazing how adaptable us humans can be when faced with adversity and not simply given a handout.
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- poverty.sucks
  Posted on April 25, 2011 at 12:56pm
  How does your gift work for God? In China, does your gift benefit the government?
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- GODSAMERICA
  Posted on April 25, 2011 at 1:08pm
  @poverty.sucks
  Anytime someone uses their God given talents it works for God. It doesn’t matter who else might get benefit from it except as someone/something taking away from that person which in some way the chinese government probably does. However, it doesn’t lessen the gift that they give to God by using those talents.
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- sleazyhippo
  Posted on April 25, 2011 at 1:16pm
  There are many many Chinese youngsters being exploited to bring us I-Phones. The numbers of Chinese who are disabled, killed or suicides due to child and teen factory assignments is appalling. The fact that these factories have taken away American jobs is insulting. The fact that Apple and Wal-Mart are among the corporations actively suppressing the facts is significant.
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- theonefromabove
  Posted on April 25, 2011 at 1:30pm
  Amazing work. Good to see someone who is still motivated.
  
  http://politicalbowl.com – Political Videos
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- hersey10
  Posted on April 25, 2011 at 1:41pm
  That’s incredible , I applaud them immensely BUT I don’t want her shredding my bok choy with her bunions .
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- Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
  Posted on April 25, 2011 at 2:18pm
  Incredible; and a God given inspiration of all the world to see and wonder at, the human will when set with the Almighty can combine to overcome any and all obstacles presented before us in the world.
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- banjarmon
  Posted on April 25, 2011 at 3:18pm
  This lady can do more with her two feet than most people can do with two hands…God bless.
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