Hi Dana, I'm not too much of a new-comer to this list, and yes i'm thankful for the mobility i have. Its not the only thing that keeps me fired-up to start each day, however.
Aside from the thrill of watching my three college-aged kids turn into adults, I'm in love with the march of progress in the computer and networking world. Others have mentioned the value of education and i couldn't agree more, on many levels. One thing about the computing and Internet world is that there's an abundance of new things to learn about and explore and keep me challenged and engaged. What others call work, i call fun. Learning is a great adventure ...even more so than being a quad! At 12:53 AM 12/31/2009, [email protected] wrote: >It's nice to meet you rcq. I don't think I remember your e-mail address. >You're so lucky that you can exercise with a hand cycle. It sounds like you >like to do a lot of things that keep you going. Congratulations that you are >able to enjoy life with no regrets and you can look forward to the new year >with the goal to not put off exercising. >We don't have things we enjoy doing, it's hard to look forward to the new year. >It's easy to procrastinate. I have to make to do lists. >Dana >In a message dated 12/30/2009 9:23:14 P.M. Central Standard Time, >writes: >[] >[] >C5/C6 post injury exactly 8 years today. > >I have no regrets, but do try not to be lazy. It is very easy to come up with >reasons not to go out sometimes (to run errands, visit friends, go to museums, >shows, etc...), but I always feel glad i did when i do. Its also far too easy >to put-off exercising (on my stationary hand-cycle) till tomorrow ...and >tomorrow ...and tomorrow, even though I always feel glad i did when i do. > >New Year Cheer to All. > >At 09:00 PM 12/30/2009, [email protected] wrote: >>Hi Guys~ >>This site has helped me in soooo many ways. Your your input is valued~more >>than you could ever know. >>I am only 3 years post injury and the longer I read the more questions I >>have. At this point the following is most important: >> >>For those of you with more living experience as quads, what would be the one >>thing you would do different >>or maybe wish you would have done/or not done over the years? >> >>Fortunately I quit smoking before my accident and I no longer drink alcohol~ >> >>THANK YOU AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!!! >>MANY BLESSINGS! >> >>Shelly >>3 years post >>C6-C7 incomplete >> > >
