Re: [QUAD-L] I'm kinda new here

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Hiya Barbara, You don't know me and that is not too important at this time, but for the next 2-3 years, you are on a mission to get to know your body all over again.  During the last 12 months, the doctors, nurses and therapist have been handling your body like its a piece of meat and you've discovered that its just not the same body you remember almost 12 months ago. You are now training for the Marathon of Your Life.   You must continue to train your body to determine its potential and what can be done.  It won't be easy.  It never is. Your personal life is also changing, but again, you've noticed that already.  Your friends and steadies have gone on to college.  Some have gotten married and are trying to make the best with their new lifes.  They won't be around like they used to.  As you are gaining strength, consider signing up with Voc Rehab.  They will send you to college to get an education. A better education.  Your social life should also be rekindled on a local level.  Crashs only slow down your social life, not eliminate it.   Let us all know what is happening in your life and how your parents and friends have accepted you in the last 12 months.     When you are ready, tell us about your crash.  Let us know about what your plans were and what they will be now.  Inquiring minds..... are nosey, lol. Best Wishes W       In a message dated 6/6/2006 6:30:37 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi, I don't know if this is right but I need to ask a question about living, or should I say existing, as a quad? I'm a bit intimidated about how long some of you have been quads. I was in a car accident July 4 2005 and I'm c 5 & 19 yrs old. I don't think I want to live 10, 20, 30 or 40 years like this? How do you guys do it? I'm so overwhelmed and scared. What am I sopo to do with my life like this? Are any of you guys married or have children?   Barbara