My MO for years has been a reversal where I move in with my caregiver after locating them through news paper ads. Great solution, especially when a health issue kept me from being what I could for years. Problem here is you cannot fire them. My gut feeling says I will have a more fulfilled life on my own again. Perhaps my recently resolved health issue of years brain washed me or robbed me of independence confidence in myself.
My belief is with enough money and support, anything is possible for me. In my day when ambulatory, a strong spirit with much grace saw me through near anything. I miss this the most of all my losses. I sure respect those here who have accomplished and made something anew in their lives opposed to adapting to it. Merrill _____ From: Mike Murach [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2007 9:44 AM To: 'Merrill Burghardt' Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] How One Can live Alone I'm married now. but, I lived alone for 14 years (c-3/4 complete). Nighttime was always the most difficult for me. Obviously though, it can be done. For me I have an ECU (Sicare pilot) which operated a telephone, heating blanket (ON MY SHOULDERS ONLY), fan, TV, VCR, etc. Then, as a supplement - a Lifeline bite switch hanging above me. Lastly, a straw going to a water mug. Mike~ Please check out my art gallery at: www.MurGallery.com -----Original Message----- From: Merrill Burghardt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2007 12:21 AM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] How One Can live Alone I am always wondering how higher spinal injured people do it alone. There must be a great support group. I do not but I wonder if that is only my fear in spite of technology. Must take a lot of trust to newly met people. _____ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2007 4:07 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] have not got many post today! In a message dated 6/9/2007 5:10:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It's a beautiful day! Welcome to the quad-list, you are a newbie 10 mo post. I'm Lindaf, I am a C4-5 complete but I live alone in my apartment in Valparaiso, IN. Again welcome Lindaf Hi Linda, How do you get by living alone at night? Do you sleep on an air mattress so you can avoid different sleeping positions? Do you wear a life line? Sorry for all the questions, just curious. Diane _____ See what's free at AOL.com <http://www.aol.com?ncid=AOLAOF00020000000503> .
