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Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2006 6:32
PM
Subject: [QUAD-L] About therapy
Hi,
Ive been a c7 quad for 9 years, 7 of those I have do 3 hours therapy
every tues and thurs. Im strong as hell, but Im not going to walk away, at
least anytime soon.
If I had the chance for stem cells or any possible therapy to get
on my feet or better myself I would take it. I would work 24 hours a day if I
thought I could get better.
But the truth is stem cells are many years away from helping any of us
old time quads. Its going to help the freshly injured way b4 it helps us.
Another fact is people that have healthy families dont care about paralyzed
individuals, and many of them feel we brought this on ourselves or werent
right with god.
So enjoy the small things we have left and build on them. Dont get caught
up in the hope game, give yourself the best life you can by getting out there
and doing something to make you feel worthwhile. If a cure comes......youll
hear about it.
Remember noone gets out of here alive, and the so called able bodied are
only that way for a time. Everything has a duration period. Even the most
gorgeous blonde will dry up and get old.
We are all equals and deserve to live and enjoy life, get out and demand
yours. Dont let any red tape or bad attitudes stop you.
Ron c7
