Im lovin the 25 years accomplished. that's quite a feat Dianna!!!!!!! Keep the
wheels going because its far from over, many adventures to come.
Ron
On Sunday, October 18, 2015 9:49 PM, "[email protected]"
<[email protected]> wrote:
Congrats!, I passed my 25th June 17.Dianna
25 years, a quarter of the century, almost one third of my life. Where did the
time go from that moment when I fell off the scaffolding and tried to move my
arm and realized it did not respond? That was the start of my new life, and
although it is not always a home run, it certainly is not a strikeout either.
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From: Joan Anglin <[email protected]>
To: quad-list <[email protected]>
Sent: Wed, Oct 14, 2015 11:28 pm
Subject: [QUAD-L] 25 years October 15
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quarter of the century, almost one third of my life. Where did the time go
from that moment when I fell off the scaffolding and tried to move my arm and
realized it did not respond? That was the start of my new life, and although
it is not always a home run, it certainly is not a strikeout either.So many
people who have helped me, encouraged me, devised a little something that made
my life better, cuddled me when I needed it, scolded me when I needed it, and
just simply told me to buckle down and get on with life. Thanks to each and
every one and you know who you are. Family, friends, therapists, doctors, and
yes many strangers.To every little kid (some of them not so little but just as
curious) who asked me why I was in a wheelchair, how did I drive my chair
without my hands or arms, who offered to help me, I say thank you and bless you
that you accepted me for the person I am, especially the young one who wanted
to race me and when I won told me to get out of my chair and he would drive it
and win! I love you all.I appreciate all of the strangers who are so helpful
and kind and open doors for me without my asking, offer to carry my packages
out to my car, ask me if I would like a drink from my cup on my wheelchair, or
would I like something to eat while I am waiting for someone at the food court
to pick up our orders. I don't believe for a minute that the majority of
people do not want to help or look down upon me in the wheelchair. Conversely,
I love the smiles, the how are you doings, and the people who say- isn't it a
great day to be outdoors or shopping or whatever.To the very few and far
between people who say or imply something such as " my you really know how to
use the wheelchair" I try to smile and reply " you do really well on your feet
also" and make them laugh. They probably will think twice the next time.Being
a total C4 quadriplegic was definitely not my game plan for my life, but
honestly things could have been worse and I am looking forward to what the
future holds. I have already outlived by 10 years what they told me at rehab
in 1990, so hopefully the rest will be a piece of cake! Thanks for letting me
celebrate 25 years.
