Re: [QUAD-L] 8-2-06
Hi Jason,That is so great to hear! Life is so much better when you're controlling it with a hearty spirit. That was a wonderful way to show how you felt about your new love. Way to goWith Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 30 Years PostTexas, USA Jason Thurston [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have been waiting to send a message to the group. Last year on August 2 I was reading the 12 pages of advice, most of which I received from the quad list. I don't post very often, but most days I read all of the messages. I learned a lot in the past year, especially not to lose hope. Instead of being sad or withdrawn this year on the second anniversary of my accident, I spent it with my new love. It was her birthday and I told her I had to go to work, even though I usually work from home on Wednesdays. I had her convinced that I wasn't going to do much for her birthday. Instead of going to work I went to a few stores, purchased several presents, balloons, cards, flowers, two cakes, and a bunch of her favorite foods. I decided to make the most of the day and be happy to be alive. Just thought I'd share, since somehow I feel like I know most of you guys. Thank you for being there in your own way. What a great support network. Bye for now JT C6 quad, two years post-, August 2, 2004
Re: [QUAD-L] 8-2-06
Hi Jason,You have a great attitude and your love is a lucky lady. I'm glad you were unable to have a day of hope on you second anniversary of your injury. Nice to meet you.Dana.( C4-5, 32 years post, 52, KC). I'm glad you're out celebrating life instead of mourning the past. What a great e-mail topost showing how life's not over after sci! Have a great time JT and post more often, it's good to hear about living with sciinstead of dealing with it. Mark ---Original Message--- From: Jason Thurston Date: 08/07/06 19:05:57 To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] 8-2-06 I have been waiting to send a message to the group. Last year on August 2 I was reading the 12 pages of advice, most of which I received from the quad list. I don't post very often, but most days I read all of the messages. I learned a lot in the past year, especially not to lose hope. Instead of being sad or withdrawn this year on the second anniversary of my accident, I spent it with my new love. It was her birthday and I told her I had to go to work, even though I usually work from home on Wednesdays. I had her convinced that I wasn't going to do much for her birthday. Instead of going to work I went to a few stores, purchased several presents, balloons, cards, flowers, two cakes, and a bunch of her favorite foods. I decided to make the most of the day and be happy to be alive. Just thought I'd share, since somehow I feel like I know most of you guys. Thank you for being there in your own way. What a great support network. Bye for now JT C6 quad, two years post-, August 2, 2004
Re: [QUAD-L] 8-2-06
Very nice, JT. I'm glad you decided to make the best of it. Bill age 56C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68Leesburg, FLIt's scary when you start making the same noises as your coffee maker. - Original Message - From: Jason Thurston To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 8:05 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] 8-2-06 I have been waiting to send a message to the group. Last year on August 2 I was reading the 12 pages of advice, most of which I received from the quad list. I don't post very often, but most days I read all of the messages. I learned a lot in the past year, especially not to lose hope. Instead of being sad or withdrawn this year on the second anniversary of my accident, I spent it with my new love. It was her birthday and I told her I had to go to work, even though I usually work from home on Wednesdays. I had her convinced that I wasn't going to do much for her birthday. Instead of going to work I went to a few stores, purchased several presents, balloons, cards, flowers, two cakes, and a bunch of her favorite foods. I decided to make the most of the day and be happy to be alive. Just thought I'd share, since somehow I feel like I know most of you guys. Thank you for being there in your own way. What a great support network. Bye for now JT C6 quad, two years post-, August 2, 2004
Re: [QUAD-L] 8-2-06
Good man Jason- the ladies love those special surprises! You sound like you have a good attitude; and that will make for a good life. I celebrated 18 yrs. of quad survival and life yesterday.Tim- c5/c6 18 yrs. postwww.geocities.com/onemofortom www.whoopiekatjewelry.com Jason Thurston [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I have been waiting to send a message to the group. Last year on August 2 I was reading the 12 pages of advice, most of which I received from the quad list. I don't post very often, but most days I read all of the messages. I learned a lot in the past year, especially not to lose hope. Instead of being sad or withdrawn this year on the second anniversary of my accident, I spent it with my new love. It was her birthday and I told her I had to go to work, even though I usually work from home on Wednesdays. I had her convinced that I wasn't going to do much for her birthday. Instead of going to work I went to a few stores, purchased several presents, balloons, cards, flowers, two cakes, and a bunch of her favorite foods. I decided to make the most of the day and be happy to be alive. Just thought I'd share, since somehow I feel like I know most of you guys. Thank you for being there in your own way. What a great support network. Bye for now JT C6 quad, two years post-, August 2, 2004 Groups are talking. Were listening. Check out the handy changes to Yahoo! Groups.
Re: [QUAD-L] 8-2-06
ATTABOY JT. Forward is the only direction we need to see. Glad to see you are 'coming out'. O'C DAVEOCONNELL.COM In a message dated 8/7/2006 5:05:50 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have been waiting to send a message to the group. Last year on August 2 I was reading the 12 pages of advice, most of which I received from the quad list. I don't post very often, but most days I read all of the messages. I learned a lot in the past year, especially not to lose hope. Instead of being sad or withdrawn this year on the second anniversary of my accident, I spent it with my new love. It was her birthday and I told her I had to go to work, even though I usually work from home on Wednesdays. I had her convinced that I wasn't going to do much for her birthday. Instead of going to work I went to a few stores, purchased several presents, balloons, cards, flowers, two cakes, and a bunch of her favorite foods. I decided to make the most of the day and be happy to be alive. Just thought I'd share, since somehow I feel like I know most of you guys. Thank you for being there in your own way. What a great support network. Bye for now JT C6 quad, two years post-, August 2, 2004
[QUAD-L] 8-2-06
I have been waiting to send a message to the group. Last year on August 2 I was reading the 12 pages of advice, most of which I received from the quad list. I don't post very often, but most days I read all of the messages. I learned a lot in the past year, especially not to lose hope. Instead of being sad or withdrawn this year on the second anniversary of my accident, I spent it with my new love. It was her birthday and I told her I had to go to work, even though I usually work from home on Wednesdays. I had her convinced that I wasn't going to do much for her birthday. Instead of going to work I went to a few stores, purchased several presents, balloons, cards, flowers, two cakes, and a bunch of her favorite foods. I decided to make the most of the day and be happy to be alive. Just thought I'd share, since somehow I feel like I know most of you guys. Thank you for being there in your own way. What a great support network. Bye for now JT C6 quad, two years post-, August 2, 2004
Re: [QUAD-L] 8-2-06
JT, You rearned an ATTABOY! Great Work. W In a message dated 8/7/2006 7:05:50 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Instead of going to work I went to a few stores, purchased several presents, balloons, cards, flowers, two cakes, and a bunch of her favorite foods. I decided to make the most of the day and be happy to be alive. Just thought I'd share, since somehow I feel like I know most of you guys. Thank you for being there in your own way. What a great support network. Bye for now JT C6 quad, two years post-, August 2, 2004
Re: [QUAD-L] 8-2-06
JT that is the sweetest thing you could have done. She is a very lucky girl. I wish you years of happiness. So glad that you are enjoying life. That is all any of us can do...AB or quads...WAY TO GO! AmyJason Thurston [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I have been waiting to send a message to the group. Last year on August 2 I was reading the 12 pages of advice, most of which I received from the quad list. I don't post very often, but most days I read all of the messages. I learned a lot in the past year, especially not to lose hope. Instead of being sad or withdrawn this year on the second anniversary of my accident, I spent it with my new love. It was her birthday and I told her I had to go to work, even though I usually work from home on Wednesdays. I had her convinced that I wasn't going to do much for her birthday. Instead of going to work I went to a few stores, purchased several presents, balloons, cards, flowers, two cakes, and a bunch of her favorite foods. I decided to make the most of the day and be happy to be alive. Just thought I'd share, since somehow I feel like I know most of you guys. Thank you for being there in your own way. What a great support network. Bye for now JT C6 quad, two years post-, August 2, 2004 Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1ยข/min.
Re: [QUAD-L] 8-2-06
I'm glad you're out celebrating life instead of mourning the past. What a great e-mail topost showing how life's not over after sci! Have a great time JT and post more often, it's good to hear about living with sciinstead of dealing with it. Mark ---Original Message--- From: Jason Thurston Date: 08/07/06 19:05:57 To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] 8-2-06 I have been waiting to send a message to the group. Last year on August 2 I was reading the 12 pages of advice, most of which I received from the quad list. I don't post very often, but most days I read all of the messages. I learned a lot in the past year, especially not to lose hope. Instead of being sad or withdrawn this year on the second anniversary of my accident, I spent it with my new love. It was her birthday and I told her I had to go to work, even though I usually work from home on Wednesdays. I had her convinced that I wasn't going to do much for her birthday. Instead of going to work I went to a few stores, purchased several presents, balloons, cards, flowers, two cakes, and a bunch of her favorite foods. I decided to make the most of the day and be happy to be alive. Just thought I'd share, since somehow I feel like I know most of you guys. Thank you for being there in your own way. What a great support network. Bye for now JT C6 quad, two years post-, August 2, 2004
Re: [QUAD-L] 8-2-06
Damn, 2 years? Right on.On 8/7/06, RollinOn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm glad you're out celebrating life instead of mourning the past. What a great e-mail topost showing how life's not over after sci! Have a great time JT and post more often, it's good to hear about living with sciinstead of dealing with it. Mark ---Original Message--- From: Jason Thurston Date: 08/07/06 19:05:57 To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] 8-2-06 I have been waiting to send a message to the group. Last year on August 2 I was reading the 12 pages of advice, most of which I received from the quad list. I don't post very often, but most days I read all of the messages. I learned a lot in the past year, especially not to lose hope. Instead of being sad or withdrawn this year on the second anniversary of my accident, I spent it with my new love. It was her birthday and I told her I had to go to work, even though I usually work from home on Wednesdays. I had her convinced that I wasn't going to do much for her birthday. Instead of going to work I went to a few stores, purchased several presents, balloons, cards, flowers, two cakes, and a bunch of her favorite foods. I decided to make the most of the day and be happy to be alive. Just thought I'd share, since somehow I feel like I know most of you guys. Thank you for being there in your own way. What a great support network. Bye for now JT C6 quad, two years post-, August 2, 2004
