For the first 22 years of my Quadom, things went pretty well. No sores, no pain, no depression. Then on 7-14-93 I crashed head-on into a large maple tree. It broke me up pretty bad. Shattered my knees, my ankle, leg, messed up my hips..........and basically put me at death's door for a few days. Wasn't pleasant. That was the beginning of the problems I have today. It was tolerable at first, but the last5-6 years have been awful. Doc told me this would happen. And he was right. Now I have some big decisions to make. Not good.
Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > Resent-From: [email protected] > From: Michelle <[email protected]> > Date: August 8, 2015 at 11:10:31 PM EDT > To: Don Price <[email protected]> > Cc: Larry Willis <[email protected]>, "[email protected]" > <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Old sci > > Thank you, Don :) > > -Michelle > > > >> On Aug 8, 2015, at 9:01 PM, Don Price <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> I'm writing this for any new quads on the list because I see things >> differently than most of those who have responded to this post. >> >> I will be 33 years post injury on August 15th--C5-6 complete quad due to >> diving accident. At this time I would love nothing more than to someday be >> the oldest living quad. I suppose I can say that because I don't have the >> debilitating pain or issues many on this list speak of. I'm not saying this >> to undermine their struggles--I know I'm very lucky. >> >> I get up every day looking forward to the adventure ahead. I am thankful for >> every moment I have and I try to radiate that positive vibe to every person >> I meet. I don't always succeed, and I have bad days just like everybody >> else. Still, my greatest fear is dying too soon, not dying too old. >> >> As others have said here: they were fine living as quads for years and then >> things just fell apart. I know that is a possibility for me, too. That >> realization adds even greater urgency to every day--I want to experience >> everything I possibly can while I'm healthy. >> >> So, for any new quads on this list, let me be testimony that life as a quad >> can be full, happy, active and rewarding, even after 33 years. I only speak >> for myself, but I know I'm not alone. >> >> I wish you all health and happiness, >> >> Don P >> C5-6, 33 yrs post >> Tempe, AZ
