Oops... In re: to Don, what I meant to type was,
"I usually end up wishing I had said *what he did*."
Greg c5
On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 8:51 PM, Greg <[email protected]> wrote:
> The worst part of participating here on the list is reading about the
> struggles and medical problems of others and having a pretty good idea
> of just what they're going through. I have had problems with pressure
> sores, kidney stones, loneliness, finances, equipment, AD, and most of
> the other ailments and difficulties that quads face, and it saddens me
> to read of others going through them. It's also a little frightening
> because I know one act of carelessness or one stroke of bad luck and I
> could very well find myself dealing with these same problems again.
>
> One of the best things about participating here is the flip-side of
> the problems we face and that is reading about the different ways
> people cope, and it's fun to see how the different personality types
> express themselves, especially when they're facing problems. But the
> coolest posts here are the level-headed, reasonable responses like Ron
> Pracht's and Don Price's in this thread. They often respond in the
> way I wish I could. And while Don and I disagree on some things, he
> never fails to make his point, and I usually end up wishing I had said
> we did.
>
> Whether you have a God or not, we all face many of the same problems
> while we're here, and this forum is a good resource for finding
> solutions to a lot of them. I'm glad it's here and I'm glad to have
> so many perspectives available. The cussing just adds a little spice
> to the dish and I don't mind it at all. In fact, I rather like it.
> It's honest and it doesn't hurt anyone.
>
> Greg c5
>
>
>
> On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 4:55 PM, RONALD L PRACHT <[email protected]>
> wrote:
> > I like the fact people have different feelings and express them on here
> > about being a quad It depresses me when all I read is people saying that
> > life is better since they have been paralyzed and everything is
> wonderful. I
> > get energized when I hear the real stories of people making is through
> the
> > struggles and making some good out of it. Bobbie is alright, shes rolling
> > along getting her chair ordered and dealing with everyday
> life.........she
> > just expresses her frustration along the way......and thats ok with me.
> As
> > long as your moving forward as best you can a few cuss words are in
> order.
> >
> > ron c7
>
>
> On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 4:59 PM, Don Price <[email protected]> wrote:
> > I appreciated the story, Danny. Thank you for sharing something so
> > personal. Those kind of stories give me chills, even though I struggle
> with faith.
>
> > True, there is pain and suffering in the world. On the other hand there
> is
> > great beauty and joy. Babies, mountains, life and love all seem too
> > miraculous to be purely chance. But, everyone is free to their beliefs.
>
> > We can't put ourselves in other people's shoes [or chairs,] so I try to
> > accept what others feel and how they adapt/cope to life with SCI.
>
> > Bobbie, I know you have been going through hell [and a case of the blahs]
> > and I hope things improve.
>
> > Don.
>
