Tod,
I as well, was going to join the Army in 1974 (cold war) but I met Pete 9
years post. I truly believe that would not had met if not for the chair because
the chair is what caught his attention. Pete is my full time health care giver
and helps many many many other people. He was in the computer field when I met
him in 1982. Taking care of other people is his true calling if you've ever
seen him in action he would know what I mean. You all have heard on the clock
list the different things that he does for other people and that is just the
beginning of what he does but I have not mentioned.
Bobbie
Sent from my iPad
On Jul 14, 2013, at 3:03 PM, Tod Santee <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hi Everyone! I've been off-list a long, long time but still lurking
> occasionally. I agree with almost all these negatives but I needed to reply
> with at least ONE positive that never would have happened but for my injury...
>
> Had I not been injured in 1983 at age 16, my goals at the time (which I was
> perfectly on track for) would have had me in the military just in time for
> Gulf War One. Instead, the terribly cold winter weather where I lived (PA)
> caused me to move to AZ where I met my wife of 22 years and counting. Had I
> been in the military --even if stationed in AZ-- it is very unlikely she
> would have even considered being with me.
>
> Yep, many aspects... maybe even most... of SCI suck in a major way! But
> there are the occasional positives. They are hard to find at times but
> they're usually there.
>
> Enjoy life as best you can, my friends! (And, hey... try scuba diving.
> Really, the lack of gravity and moving about with NO CHAIR is Fracking
> Awesome!!!)
>
> Best wishes Everyone! I still think of you all & follow along with youse
> every now 'n then.
>
>
> Sincerely,
> --Tod
>
>
> On Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 7:25 PM, Gmail <[email protected]> wrote:
>> I completely agree and totally understand! Bobbie
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>> On Jul 13, 2013, at 9:24 PM, [email protected] wrote:
>>
>>> The list is indeed endless. There is not one damn positive thing about
>>> being a quad. We speak out our hats about new doors opening, spiritual
>>> growth, inspiration, and all that rot, but I have done nothing in my 43
>>> years of quadom that I could not have done better on two feet. A life of
>>> complete dependence, constant pain, depression, dysfunctional body
>>> functions, and endless physical breakdowns has nothing to commend it. At
>>> present I have 3 pressure sores, cellulitis in my left leg, sinus
>>> infection, stomach and bladder pain, chronic constipation, and myriad other
>>> fun ailments. The positive I always hear? "Well, it could be worse." Sure,
>>> and hell could be a little hotter. Now that I have cheered you all up,
>>> good night and God bless, quad buds. Sleep tight. I won't; the arthritis in
>>> my neck and shoulders is killing me.
>>>
>>> Begin forwarded message:
>>>
>>>> Resent-From: [email protected]
>>>> From: "shirley bell" <[email protected]>
>>>> Date: July 12, 2013, 12:43:31 PM EDT
>>>> To: "donald scott" <[email protected]>
>>>> Cc: <[email protected]>
>>>> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Top 5 things I hate about being a Quad
>>>>
>>>> The list is endless! I agree with everyones complaints. But I try to focus
>>>> on
>>>> Best,
>>>> Shirley Bell
>>>>
>>>> www.ShirleyBellDesigns.com
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: donald scott
>>>> To: [email protected]
>>>> Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2013 6:50 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Top 5 things I hate about being a Quad
>>>>
>>>> My top 5 would be.
>>>>
>>>> 1. Worrying about current and future cuts in caregiver hours and
>>>> Medicare/MediCal.
>>>>
>>>> 2. Not being able to make enough money to be comfortable.
>>>>
>>>> 3. Having to depending on others for life's routine crap.
>>>>
>>>> 4. Knowing how to do things like mechanical, electrical, construction,
>>>> engineering, etc. and not being physically able to do it alone.
>>>>
>>>> 5. No more normal SEX...Along with other fun activities like off roading,
>>>> camping, hiking, hunting, rollercoasters, etc..
>>>> From: Gmail <[email protected]>
>>>> To: [email protected]
>>>> Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2013 10:58 AM
>>>> Subject: [QUAD-L] Top 5 things I hate about being a Quad
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> These are my top 5 things I hate about being a Quad.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> 1. Having someone else prepare food for YOU their way.
>>>>
>>>> 2. Getting up and in bed when your aid can make it, not when you wish to.
>>>>
>>>> 3. People telling me "... how lucky you are not to have to work."
>>>>
>>>> 4. Limited selection of clothing.
>>>>
>>>> 5. Aging and Quadrum.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Bobbie
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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