Well said Ron! This list is so much more important than people know. I was at a time in my life where I was lost and had no clue what to do or how to look at my future, heck as far as I was concerned at that time there was no future especially where I was at in that nursing home. I found this list and slowly realized there was life after sci and number one that I wasn't alone. I've met some awesome people on this list and friends for life. I hate seeing new people joining the list just because it means another person was so unlucky to get a sci but I'm also so glad they found the list because I know they'll find answers to their questions and realize just like me that there's life after sci and a pretty good life with some help from others especially if you are fortunate to have family that are willing to help.
Mark Jackson RollinOn _____ From: RONALD L PRACHT [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 7:05 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] family members helping Hi Q gang, Well ive been injured 9.5 years, will be 10 in January. My gf I had previous to injury left 1.5 months post. After that people started falling off such as aquaintences and good time friends. My mom bailed at just over the year mark as well as 98 percent of my family. I was left with dear ol dad, lol. And after he got over the throwing my chair and pulling out his .357 contemplating suicide, he has done alright. I mean the way i look at it now is a parent is only obligated for 18 years. I had the wreck and I either put up with what I have or move elsewhere. Some people have better deals than others but like we were told as children life isnt fair. Thats why I think you cant really judge a spinal injured persons accomplishments by a quick glimpse. Each of us have different struggles and either choose or are forced to turn to other paths. There is no cookie cutter method to rehab a spinal injury and get the maximum out of them. I think that spinal injury is a test of a persons stength, fortitude and mental abilities far exceeding almost any challenge out there. What makes being paralyzed so hard is that it is forever or for life, and thats serious mind games on a person. I mean take for instance divorce, prewed pregnancy, dwis and all the other accepted problems we have in out society...there are easy to find help for and people dont get freaked by these probs. Then you look at a spinal injury.......its a problem thats not well accepted or understood.....this makes this very hard because you feel like your pretty much alone. Thats what makes this list and other groups so valuable. ron c7 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.15.0/1077 - Release Date: 10/18/2007 9:54 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.15.0/1077 - Release Date: 10/18/2007 9:54 AM
