Re: [QUAD-L] ok, 5th yr anniversary

[Stacy Harim]

Gina,    I'm so sorry that you feel that way and I know exactly what you are going through, although I have only been in the chair 3 and 1/2 years.  My first anniversery was a good one.  I felt like I had gotten so much accomplished and came such a long way.  I did nothing but make improvements.  My 2nd year was sort of the same way, but I saw my neurologist that same day and he said that 2 years is pretty much the cut off for return.  I was pretty damned depressed that I knew the 3rd anniversary was coming so my friend and I made plans to do something for ourselves and I put my mind in the right frame.  I prepared it for the day and it ended up being ok.  We made a weekend out of it, she lives next door.  We got our hair cut and our nails done and the next day had a cookout and had a couple of drinks.  You should do something nice for yourself because you deserve it and think about the positive things in your life.  I personally think sometimes that my life has improved so much.  There are things in my life that I wouldn't have done if I didn't get sick.  I would still be waiting tables now I am in school.  There are people that are in my life now that otherwise wouldn't be.  I ask you to do the same.  I'm glad you are here to tell us that you have made it another 5 years and I hope you make it so very many more. Stacy   "True happiness lies not in everything you want, but rather enjoying everything you have" ----- Original Message ----- From: gina weatherley To: quad-list Sent: Friday, July 30, 2004 11:00 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] ok, 5th yr anniversary Hi y'all,   It's my 5th year anniversary in a chair.  I should be glad for what I've achieved this year, but all I've really wanted to do is cry today.. I know it's normal, but y'all know how I feel Right?   Well, just needed to let it out thanks y'all.. I know it's evasive, but not sure exactly really what I wanted to say or know.. but glad y'all are here even though alot of you dont know me...   Y'all do have alot of good advice and knowledge..     thanks y'all   gina