Hi Gina.
I've often pondered the same question. I am C5/6 post 43 years quad. I've done a lot in my life ... married, had kids, have grandkids, bred and showed miniature horses, traveled. But it was all stuff I wanted to do, for me. I've felt guilty about not doing more for others. As I have gotten older, and it's harder and harder to do the things I once took for granted, I regret not doing more ... until I really think about it. I am not a religious person per se, but I identify as "spiritual". I feel that God/the Godddess/"the spirit in the sky", whatever anyone wants to call it, allowed me to live And my obligation is to do just that. Live life. Live life to the fullest and to the best of your ability. As far as making a difference, I hope that I've been able to touch people, whether disabled or AB, by how I'm living my life. I hope that I inspire others to find joy in life, teach others how it's possible to find happiness despite all the obstacles. If you feel you need to do more, there are many, many volunteer opportunities out there. I chose to volunteer for the American Miniature Horse Registry (it's close to my heart). I worked with a woman named Genevieve DuPont, who was legally blind, to create the PMC (physically/mentally challenged) Division. We wrote the guidelines for the rulebook and worked with the AMHR to make sure shows offered these classes. We established this division back in the late '90s and it's still still flourishing today with PMC classes offered all the way up to the National Show. What started with just "ViVi" and I endures to this day and has attracted more people than we ever imagined. I haven't walked on the moon or received the Nobel Peace Prize, but I am proud of what I have accomplished. I love my life, despite the difficulties and set backs. I'm a good mom, a good "GiGi" and a good friend. I think that is making a difference. Good luck on your life journey. I know you'll find something that makes you feel like you too have made a difference. Nan From: Regina Fuller <[email protected]> To: quad-list <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2011 8:34 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Has anyone wondered I've been wonderin, since Ive been hurt Ive run across friends that have made a difference in my life and in others that make a difference in their lives then are takin away, but I'm still here but dont think I'm doing enough to make a difference does anyone else feel the same way? What do u do? How do you find out what your here for? gina Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android
