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2004-10-19 Thread THouston
Hey Jerry,  my name is Tom Houston and I'm  c5-6 as of May 6, 1994 and my birthdate is 9-17-55.  I read the list daily and chime in when my experiences can help someone.  You note touched a warm place in my heart.  I'm sorry 4 your loss.  It somestimes make me wonder why am I still here, the

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2004-10-19 Thread Stuntman
I hear ya, Been lucky in that I've managed to stay out of that system. My 1st couple of weeks were in a hosp in SD, but I lucked out due to having a friend in the local VFW who just happened to be the State commander. He made sure I got into the VA system. Did my recovery up in Hines VA, which

Re: [QUAD-L] Twister

2004-10-19 Thread TonyPony1
In a message dated 10/19/2004 3:43:18 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: forgot to tell you guys about our Twister yesterday. My son's school was hit by a Twister at 9:00 am and tore the roof off part of it knocked a bunch of trees down and destroyed 12 houses and of course mobil

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2004-10-19 Thread Boyd Jenkins
Title: Re: [QUAD-L] To older brother's & sister's Hear, hear! Boyd --- On 10/19/04 12:44 PM, "Stuntman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I will do whatever it takes to remain as independent as possible, even though I've had to accept the fact that I'm no lo

Re: [QUAD-L] Unsubbing - Thank you all

2004-10-19 Thread TonyPony1
Wow Jerrywhat a beautiful writer you are, and i feel your pain, and i've loved being near your spirit.  We are all brothers...-tony In a message dated 10/19/2004 1:24:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Bryant you said a mouthful this list saved me when I lost all hope.

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Bush plays the game of being Christian

2004-10-19 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi Smurf,   Regardless of who is elected President next month, here is an issue that needs to be examined.  If, as the American Life League, Inc. believes, an egg collected from a woman's body and then combined with a man's sperm and frozen is human life, or, as others believe, that the resulting

[QUAD-L] Twister

2004-10-19 Thread QuadPirate
I forgot to tell you guys about our Twister yesterday. My son's school was hit by a Twister at 9:00 am and tore the roof off part of it knocked a bunch of trees down and destroyed 12 houses and of course mobile homes just down the road. I didn't even know it until around 10:30 the power went

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2004-10-19 Thread QuadPirate
I was the middle child in my family but definitely the most independent I unfortunately quit school when I was 14 but went back and passed my GED a few years later to go into the service and took all their test and physicals and then they lost all my paperwork so I decided to go into the fram

Re: [QUAD-L] troops are concerned

2004-10-19 Thread QuadPirate
I heard that Tim everybody should get out and vote! I sure hope I'm wrong about how I see things going in Iraq and Bush is crowned the greatest leader of all times but I can't wait to see Johnny(and Jane)come marching home.    Mark   ---Original Message---   From: t crook Date: Monda

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2004-10-19 Thread Stuntman
Hi Bobbie, I'm the oldest of 5, the big brother who was the family mechanic, carpenter, roofer, electrician, etc. I was the most independent, the free spirit, who moved around the country doing my own thing. For ex I joined a traveling carnival 2 weeks after grad from high school and knew I woul

Re: [QUAD-L] Unsubbing - Thank you all

2004-10-19 Thread QuadPirate
Bryant you said a mouthful this list saved me when I lost all hope. Just talking to to the quad vets put me in the right direction and I'm glad I found it. I hope you and Mary Carol find peace,   Mark   ---Original Message---   From: Bryant Date: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:07:47 To

[QUAD-L] To older brother's & sister's

2004-10-19 Thread Bobbie299
Are you the oldest or the oldest brother or sister,   I'm the oldest sister and ever since my accident, I feel like I've lost my role as such.   I was wondering if any more of you who are the older sibling, if you feel this way also.     just curious, Bobbie

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2004-10-19 Thread wheelchair
What a nice letter, from a proud parent. May you continue to do well in everything that you do. Attending college and earning a degree, then begging on the street corner doesn't benefit you from that which you learned in college. Same could be said about your education and knowledge of spinal

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2004-10-19 Thread Bryant
My friends,     Just under 2 years ago Mary Carol and I were desperately searching for answers, but mostly hope and a reason to believe in tomorrow.  Adam was still in ICU and we got few, and often inconsistent, answers to our many questions.  Rehab followed with much of the same.  Then home

[QUAD-L] Pain socks

2004-10-19 Thread wheelchair
Great idea, Mom.. if you are on a budget. But if you are not, the food industry is right behind you in the idea of keeping foods warm/hot with gel packs. These gel packs or gel flats are designed to be more stable and hold heat longer over time. And they are microwave..able. The cold packs a

[QUAD-L] Doctor's offices

2004-10-19 Thread wheelchair
Most doctor's offices are in leased building spaces which may take doctor's out the equation. Secondly, their client mix may not justify the added expense of larger rooms or specialize equipment. Specializing hospitals tend to be the best compliant. They is nothing better than the nagging wife

[QUAD-L] Spinal De Compression

2004-10-19 Thread wheelchair
In a message dated 10/18/04 10:34:02 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Carol in KY mother of John, 3 yrs post stroke >> There is a new non invasive procedure called Spinal Decompression. Ask you Chiro about this new procedure for bulging disc. w

[QUAD-L] scilist site : New Location

2004-10-19 Thread Shahidul Alam
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