I said in a previous post that Jim Lubin is a hell of a man. Nothing has changed that view. I know that if's and but's are a waste of time, but, Jim, what would you have accomplished without this senseless, agonizing burden? No, they would not be the same accomplishments, but quite likely grander and greater things. Given your intelligence, drive, and courage, the sky is the limit. In fact, all of us on this list could say the same to varying degrees. Anyway, we must play the hand we are dealt. To complete the quote: If if's and but's were candy and nuts, we'd all have a Merry Christmas!
Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com > From: jume9...@comcast.net > Date: July 14, 2013, 7:17:46 PM EDT > To: quad-list <quad-list@eskimo.com> > Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Infinite things I hate about being a Quad > > Jim, > You should be very proud with all that you have accomplished. We are grateful > for you > > Meredith. > > From: "Jim Lubin" <jlu...@eskimo.com> > To: lwillis...@yahoo.com > Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com > Sent: Sunday, July 14, 2013 2:37:55 PM > Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Infinite things I hate about being a Quad > > While I do agree with some of the negatives listed, I have done quite a few > things in my 24 years of being a quad that I would not have otherwise done. > > started support group for quads > started support group for vent users > started support group for people with transverse myelitis > made a disability resources web site > made a transverse myelitis web site, with information I found people to > translate to many languages, which led to international support groups that > didn't exist before > personally raised more that $30,000 for charities > Ya, lot of down sides to (besides what has already been listed) > being worried every time the power goes out that the ventilator might stop > working > worried when the vent tube comes off that someone might not come fast enough > to fix it > never being able to be left completely alone > > On Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 6:24 PM, <lwillis...@yahoo.com> wrote: >> The list is indeed endless. There is not one damn positive thing about being >> a quad. We speak out our hats about new doors opening, spiritual growth, >> inspiration, and all that rot, but I have done nothing in my 43 years of >> quadom that I could not have done better on two feet. A life of complete >> dependence, constant pain, depression, dysfunctional body functions, and >> endless physical breakdowns has nothing to commend it. At present I have 3 >> pressure sores, cellulitis in my left leg, sinus infection, stomach and >> bladder pain, chronic constipation, and myriad other fun ailments. The >> positive I always hear? "Well, it could be worse." Sure, and hell could be >> a little hotter. Now that I have cheered you all up, good night and God >> bless, quad buds. Sleep tight. I won't; the arthritis in my neck and >> shoulders is killing me. >> >> Begin forwarded message: >> >> Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com >> From: "shirley bell" <sbell...@cox.net> >> Date: July 12, 2013, 12:43:31 PM EDT >> To: "donald scott" <rollingl...@yahoo.com> >> Cc: <quad-list@eskimo.com> >> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Top 5 things I hate about being a Quad >> >> The list is endless! I agree with everyones complaints. But I try to focus on >> Best, >> Shirley Bell >> >> www.ShirleyBellDesigns.com >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: donald scott >> To: quad-list@eskimo.com >> Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2013 6:50 PM >> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Top 5 things I hate about being a Quad >> >> My top 5 would be. >> >> 1. Worrying about current and future cuts in caregiver hours and >> Medicare/MediCal. >> >> 2. Not being able to make enough money to be comfortable. >> >> 3. Having to depending on others for life's routine crap. >> >> 4. Knowing how to do things like mechanical, electrical, construction, >> engineering, etc. and not being physically able to do it alone. >> >> 5. No more normal SEX...Along with other fun activities like off roading, >> camping, hiking, hunting, rollercoasters, etc.. >> From: Gmail <bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com> >> To: quad-list@eskimo.com >> Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2013 10:58 AM >> Subject: [QUAD-L] Top 5 things I hate about being a Quad >> >> >> >> >> These are my top 5 things I hate about being a Quad. >> >> >> 1. Having someone else prepare food for YOU their way. >> >> 2. Getting up and in bed when your aid can make it, not when you wish to. >> >> 3. People telling me "... how lucky you are not to have to work." >> >> 4. Limited selection of clothing. >> >> 5. Aging and Quadrum. >> >> >> Bobbie >> >> >> Sent from my iPad >
