Well put Dave. I was thinking about this just last night. Sure I wish I could have lived the life of an able-bodied person for my entire existence, but that wasn't to be. I am, however, thankful I have the great times now and in some ways I have learned to enjoy the simpler things in life much more than I probably would have otherwise. Don't get me wrong, this doesn't mean that I am thankful I am a quad, but I guess the old saying with lemons comes to mind. Quadius
On 6/14/07, David K. Kelmer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Sorry, I sent this out too soon... After being dead, even the hard times somehow passed me by, and I learned a little more. Life isn't easy to begin with, but to learn to live, and succeed at it from a chair or bed, brings its own rewards. Being here to experience it all, is priceless! With Love, CtrlAltDel aka Dave C4/5 Complete - 31 Years Post Texas, USA *"David K. Kelmer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>* wrote: Hi Mark, Yeah, he was the one. As soon as I broke my neck I was thinking of how long I'd have to hold on before Dick got to me. He was ex Army Medical Corp in Vietnam, so I knew he would recognize the problem first. I remember about three minutes, but he says it was closer to five minutes under water. I was dead then but Dick got me back! With Love, CtrlAltDel aka Dave C4/5 Complete - 31 Years Post Texas, USA *RollinOn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>* wrote: Hey Dave, You have an amazing buddy, did he bring you back? When I had my diving accident in 99 my son was 8 yrs old and is now going on 16 which has been both a driving force in my life and at the same time the cause of some bad depression and I know you have to understand what I'm talking about. I can't be that father I that teaches him how to throw that perfect spiral with a football or curve ball or any of that male bonding I long for as much as he does. What I do though is teach him how to have good work habits and be responsible and how to treat a woman or an employer but this stuff gets old and sometimes you just want to go fishing and tell lies and all that other manly stuff that makes being a father fun. How did you handle it when you went through these periods? Mark Jackson RollinOn ------------------------------ *From:* David K. Kelmer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *Sent:* Wednesday, June 13, 2007 7:44 PM *To:* [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Quad-List *Subject:* Re: [QUAD-L] have not got many post today! Hi Shelly, I was 22 and while white-water rafting on the Upper Salt River in AZ of April '76, I was thrown from the raft and was just white-watering tumbling. I heard and felt my neck break, and I had drowned before my buddy made it back to me and got me out of the water. I remember the ride in the rapids after I left the raft and breaking my C4/5 vertebrae before losing consciousness under water, so I have always been glad my buddy found me when he did. My sons were 5 and 2 1/2 years old and I'm sure that was what kept me alive back then. I love life and I love being a Full-Time Grandpa! I have two married sons, two wonderful daughters-in-law, a handsome grandson, 14, and three beautiful granddaughters, 9, 8, & 4. My oldest son lives in Michigan (my ex-wife was from there...sadly she passed away in '98) and my youngest lives down here near me in North Texas.. My Mom lives here with me now. She had lived in MA but I wanted her closer so I can make sure she is doing okay. She is 78 and a diabetic so now I see that she stays well, too. Her Mom lives with my youngest Aunt, near my family in MI. She will be 100 in Oct., of this year! I'm not as active on the Q-List as I would like to be, but had surgery in Feb. of this year that left me with a wound over my tailbone to get healed. I'm doing great and hope to be back to myself soon. Stay strong. With Love, CtrlAltDel aka Dave C4/5 Complete - 31 Years Post Texas, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi everyone~ Sure, This is long overdue. I did not think there were any females who belonged to this site! Seemed to be more males (not that there is anything wrong with that!!) Ten months ago while having a seizure I fell (about 3 feet) into my garden. Instantly I was aware of the lack of feeling from my chest down. This will give you an idea of my married life... I was more concerned that my neighbor found my keys and locked up my house before I was loaded onto the ambulance. Long story short, I was flown to Hershey Medical Center. Was there 3 months and was discharged. My husband could not cope with the "role reversal". As a result I am now living with my mother and going through a nasty divorce. Regardless I am very focused on what is important right now, therapy and recovery. Would you guys tell me a little about yourself? Shelly 10 months post c6-c7 -----Original Message----- From: LINDA FERRELL <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Sent: Sat, 9 Jun 2007 5:12 pm Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] have not got many post today! Hi Ya'll looks like it's just us females today, I have been outside a lot today. Shell tell us about yourself. Just want to say hi. Lindaf ------------------------------ *Check Out the new free AIM(R) Mail*<http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100122638x1081283466x1074645346/aol?redir=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eaim%2Ecom%2Ffun%2Fmail%2F>-- 2 GB of storage and industry-leading spam and email virus protection. No virus found in this incoming message. 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