Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] Old sci

[alcibiates2]

I know that many quads only break their necks and become quads, but some of us 
break a lot of things. I was hurt and had a severe head injury, a broken neck, 
back, several ribs, left arm and leg, spleen, fingers and nose. Arthritis 
became an issue after about 28 years post. I have to use a back brace because I 
have disc disintegrating disease or DDD. I get AD from just being positioned 
wrong.  I am not looking for sympathy.  I'm sick of that. I do know that other 
quads have similar problems and are fighting unseen pain with little help 
because they have lived so long. I've never met two quads exactly alike. The 
one thing that we do have in common is a desire to be treated with the same 
respect that so many people take for granted. I don't want pity, just a low air 
loss mattress that was promised to me last year. You can't spend pity.Best 
wishes, John s.

 Original message 
From: Don Price  
Date: 08/08/2015  11:01 PM  (GMT-05:00) 
To: Larry Willis , quad-list@eskimo.com 
Subject: Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] Old sci 


I'm writing this for any new quads on the list because I see things differently 
than most of those who have responded to this post.
I will be 33 years post injury on August 15th--C5-6 complete quad due to diving 
accident. At this time I would love nothing more than to someday be the oldest 
living quad. I suppose I can say that because I don't have the debilitating 
pain or issues many on this list speak of. I'm not saying this to undermine 
their struggles--I know I'm very lucky.
I get up every day looking forward to the adventure ahead. I am thankful for 
every moment I have and I try to radiate that positive vibe to every person I 
meet. I don't always succeed, and I have bad days just like everybody else. 
Still, my greatest fear is dying too soon, not dying too old. 
As others have said here: they were fine living as quads for years and then 
things just fell apart. I know that is a possibility for me, too. That 
realization adds even greater urgency to every day--I want to experience 
everything I possibly can while I'm healthy.
So, for any new quads on this list, let me be testimony that life as a quad can 
be full, happy, active and rewarding, even after 33 years. I only speak for 
myself, but I know I'm not alone.
I wish you all health and happiness,
Don P C5-6, 33 yrs postTempe, AZ  

RE: Fwd: [QUAD-L] Old sci

[Joan Anglin]

Well said. I’m only 25 years but I agree with you, but there is no way I will 
ever be the oldest living quad with the longest time. But I still try to make 
each day a great one. And I am extremely thankful for all the technology that 
is now available, even though I cannot afford some of it. Joan 

 

From: Don Price [mailto:donpric...@yahoo.com] 
Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2015 8:01 PM
To: Larry Willis; quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] Old sci

 

 

I'm writing this for any new quads on the list because I see things differently 
than most of those who have responded to this post.

 

I will be 33 years post injury on August 15th--C5-6 complete quad due to diving 
accident. At this time I would love nothing more than to someday be the oldest 
living quad. I suppose I can say that because I don't have the debilitating 
pain or issues many on this list speak of. I'm not saying this to undermine 
their struggles--I know I'm very lucky.

 

I get up every day looking forward to the adventure ahead. I am thankful for 
every moment I have and I try to radiate that positive vibe to every person I 
meet. I don't always succeed, and I have bad days just like everybody else. 
Still, my greatest fear is dying too soon, not dying too old. 

 

As others have said here: they were fine living as quads for years and then 
things just fell apart. I know that is a possibility for me, too. That 
realization adds even greater urgency to every day--I want to experience 
everything I possibly can while I'm healthy.

 

So, for any new quads on this list, let me be testimony that life as a quad can 
be full, happy, active and rewarding, even after 33 years. I only speak for 
myself, but I know I'm not alone.

 

I wish you all health and happiness,

 

Don P 

C5-6, 33 yrs post

Tempe, AZ

Fwd: [QUAD-L] Old sci

[Bryce Willis]

For the first 22 years of my Quadom, things went pretty well. No sores, no 
pain, no depression. Then on 7-14-93 I crashed head-on into a large maple tree. 
It broke me up pretty bad. Shattered my knees, my ankle, leg, messed up my 
hips..and basically put me at death's door for a few days. Wasn't 
pleasant. That was the beginning of the problems I have today. It was tolerable 
at first, but the last5-6 years have been awful. Doc told me this would happen. 
And he was right. Now I have some big decisions to make. Not good.

Sent from my iPad

Begin forwarded message:

> Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com
> From: Michelle 
> Date: August 8, 2015 at 11:10:31 PM EDT
> To: Don Price 
> Cc: Larry Willis , "quad-list@eskimo.com" 
> 
> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Old sci
> 
> Thank you, Don :)
> 
> -Michelle 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Aug 8, 2015, at 9:01 PM, Don Price  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> I'm writing this for any new quads on the list because I see things 
>> differently than most of those who have responded to this post.
>> 
>> I will be 33 years post injury on August 15th--C5-6 complete quad due to 
>> diving accident. At this time I would love nothing more than to someday be 
>> the oldest living quad. I suppose I can say that because I don't have the 
>> debilitating pain or issues many on this list speak of. I'm not saying this 
>> to undermine their struggles--I know I'm very lucky.
>> 
>> I get up every day looking forward to the adventure ahead. I am thankful for 
>> every moment I have and I try to radiate that positive vibe to every person 
>> I meet. I don't always succeed, and I have bad days just like everybody 
>> else. Still, my greatest fear is dying too soon, not dying too old. 
>> 
>> As others have said here: they were fine living as quads for years and then 
>> things just fell apart. I know that is a possibility for me, too. That 
>> realization adds even greater urgency to every day--I want to experience 
>> everything I possibly can while I'm healthy.
>> 
>> So, for any new quads on this list, let me be testimony that life as a quad 
>> can be full, happy, active and rewarding, even after 33 years. I only speak 
>> for myself, but I know I'm not alone.
>> 
>> I wish you all health and happiness,
>> 
>> Don P 
>> C5-6, 33 yrs post
>> Tempe, AZ

Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] Old sci

[shirley bell]

I have the same feeling and sounds like good health, no pain etc., as Don. I am 
c 5/6 ish maybe some 7 38 yrs post. I do find it harder mentally and some 
physical as I age. I have to fight not to get depressed over things I can't do 
as I see others who are able bodied doing all the fun things.and I  worry (A 
big one as we age) But I have a great husband and home I live in a great 
community and have  friends and good suport. So I can't complain too much. I 
does break my heart to hear of all the pain issues and sores etc. and I do 
understand some of it as I have had sores, sweating issues ect. I do have back 
pain but it is not too bad. I Ice it often when I get in bed and the Myofascial 
release deep tissue massage has helped me more than anything. Breathing, pain, 
NO sweating (2 yrs now) and I am finally 90%  straighter. I took 2 yrs of 
therapy but it was many years of getting this way. Anyway, like Don, I hope 
this helps some young quads.
Kind regards,
Shirley Bell

www.ShirleyBellDesigns.com
  - Original Message - 
  From: Don Price 
  To: Larry Willis ; quad-list@eskimo.com 
  Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2015 11:01 PM
  Subject: Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] Old sci




  I'm writing this for any new quads on the list because I see things 
differently than most of those who have responded to this post.


  I will be 33 years post injury on August 15th--C5-6 complete quad due to 
diving accident. At this time I would love nothing more than to someday be the 
oldest living quad. I suppose I can say that because I don't have the 
debilitating pain or issues many on this list speak of. I'm not saying this to 
undermine their struggles--I know I'm very lucky.


  I get up every day looking forward to the adventure ahead. I am thankful for 
every moment I have and I try to radiate that positive vibe to every person I 
meet. I don't always succeed, and I have bad days just like everybody else. 
Still, my greatest fear is dying too soon, not dying too old. 


  As others have said here: they were fine living as quads for years and then 
things just fell apart. I know that is a possibility for me, too. That 
realization adds even greater urgency to every day--I want to experience 
everything I possibly can while I'm healthy.


  So, for any new quads on this list, let me be testimony that life as a quad 
can be full, happy, active and rewarding, even after 33 years. I only speak for 
myself, but I know I'm not alone.


  I wish you all health and happiness,


  Don P 
  C5-6, 33 yrs post
  Tempe, AZ

Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] Old sci

[Fragile]

Don, is there anything specific you've done over the years That you believe
has contributed to your lack of debilitating pain?

On Sat, Aug 8, 2015 at 9:01 PM, Don Price  wrote:

>
> I'm writing this for any new quads on the list because I see things
> differently than most of those who have responded to this post.
>
> I will be 33 years post injury on August 15th--C5-6 complete quad due to
> diving accident. At this time I would love nothing more than to someday be
> the oldest living quad. I suppose I can say that because I don't have the
> debilitating pain or issues many on this list speak of. I'm not saying this
> to undermine their struggles--I know I'm very lucky.
>
> I get up every day looking forward to the adventure ahead. I am thankful
> for every moment I have and I try to radiate that positive vibe to every
> person I meet. I don't always succeed, and I have bad days just like
> everybody else. Still, my greatest fear is dying too soon, not dying too
> old.
>
> As others have said here: they were fine living as quads for years and
> then things just fell apart. I know that is a possibility for me, too. That
> realization adds even greater urgency to every day--I want to experience
> everything I possibly can while I'm healthy.
>
> So, for any new quads on this list, let me be testimony that life as a
> quad can be full, happy, active and rewarding, even after 33 years. I only
> speak for myself, but I know I'm not alone.
>
> I wish you all health and happiness,
>
> Don P
> C5-6, 33 yrs post
> Tempe, AZ
>

Re: [QUAD-L] Old sci

[Michelle]

Thank you, Don :)

-Michelle 



> On Aug 8, 2015, at 9:01 PM, Don Price  wrote:
> 
> 
> I'm writing this for any new quads on the list because I see things 
> differently than most of those who have responded to this post.
> 
> I will be 33 years post injury on August 15th--C5-6 complete quad due to 
> diving accident. At this time I would love nothing more than to someday be 
> the oldest living quad. I suppose I can say that because I don't have the 
> debilitating pain or issues many on this list speak of. I'm not saying this 
> to undermine their struggles--I know I'm very lucky.
> 
> I get up every day looking forward to the adventure ahead. I am thankful for 
> every moment I have and I try to radiate that positive vibe to every person I 
> meet. I don't always succeed, and I have bad days just like everybody else. 
> Still, my greatest fear is dying too soon, not dying too old. 
> 
> As others have said here: they were fine living as quads for years and then 
> things just fell apart. I know that is a possibility for me, too. That 
> realization adds even greater urgency to every day--I want to experience 
> everything I possibly can while I'm healthy.
> 
> So, for any new quads on this list, let me be testimony that life as a quad 
> can be full, happy, active and rewarding, even after 33 years. I only speak 
> for myself, but I know I'm not alone.
> 
> I wish you all health and happiness,
> 
> Don P 
> C5-6, 33 yrs post
> Tempe, AZ

Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] Old sci

[Don Price]

I'm writing this for any new quads on the list because I see things differently 
than most of those who have responded to this post.
I will be 33 years post injury on August 15th--C5-6 complete quad due to diving 
accident. At this time I would love nothing more than to someday be the oldest 
living quad. I suppose I can say that because I don't have the debilitating 
pain or issues many on this list speak of. I'm not saying this to undermine 
their struggles--I know I'm very lucky.
I get up every day looking forward to the adventure ahead. I am thankful for 
every moment I have and I try to radiate that positive vibe to every person I 
meet. I don't always succeed, and I have bad days just like everybody else. 
Still, my greatest fear is dying too soon, not dying too old. 
As others have said here: they were fine living as quads for years and then 
things just fell apart. I know that is a possibility for me, too. That 
realization adds even greater urgency to every day--I want to experience 
everything I possibly can while I'm healthy.
So, for any new quads on this list, let me be testimony that life as a quad can 
be full, happy, active and rewarding, even after 33 years. I only speak for 
myself, but I know I'm not alone.
I wish you all health and happiness,
Don P C5-6, 33 yrs postTempe, AZ

Fwd: [QUAD-L] Old sci

[Larry Willis]

I feel the same way, Bobbie. Btw, my email accounts have somehow become 
confused. Some say Bryce (my son) and others say Melissa (my wife), but it's 
still me, Larry.

Larry Willis
Retired and proud of it


Begin forwarded message:

> Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com
> From: Gmail 
> Date: August 6, 2015 at 2:56:42 PM EDT
> To: Bryce Willis 
> Cc: "quad-list@eskimo.com" 
> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Old sci
> 
> Bryce I TOTALY understand what your feeling and talking about.
> Soo many days I feel as thou I'm not living anymore ... just existing.
> I hurt so much EVERY SINGLE DAY.
> What kind of quality of life is THAT?
> 
> 
> Smile Everyday
> 
>> On Aug 5, 2015, at 9:55 PM, Bryce Willis  wrote:
>> 
>> Me too, Bobbie. When I wake up in the morning, I hurt so bad all over that I 
>> just don't think I can do it. Then I roll over on my back and the muscle 
>> spasms begin. They hurt like hell and take my breath away. When I am finally 
>> in my chair it takes a good two hours before I can function. Then fatigue 
>> hits me and I hang my head for another hour of sleep.if the pain has 
>> eased off. This is every dayevery stinking day. Then muddle through the 
>> day till bedtime, then do it all over again. Stinks.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>> Begin forwarded message:
>> 
>>> Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com
>>> From: Gmail 
>>> Date: August 5, 2015 at 9:38:35 PM EDT
>>> To: "John S." 
>>> Cc: Robert Vogel , Larry Willis , 
>>> "quad-list@eskimo.com" 
>>> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Old sci
>>> 
>>> Me two John. I do NOT want to get even close. I'm ready to go to sleep 
>>> tonight and not wake up tomorrow. I'm ready.   Bobbie
>>> 
>>> Smile Everyday
>>> 
>>>> On Aug 5, 2015, at 5:29 PM, John S.  wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> I sure would hate to go near that record. God bless him. 
>>>> Best Wishes, 
>>>> John s.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>  Original message 
>>>> From: Robert Vogel  
>>>> Date: 08/05/2015 3:51 PM (GMT-05:00) 
>>>> To: Gmail  
>>>> Cc: Larry Willis , quad-list@eskimo.com 
>>>> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Old sci 
>>>> 
>>>> Hi Bobbie and Larry,
>>>> 
>>>> Check out this link to March, 2015 New Mobility—an article and link about 
>>>> Lee Goldstein, 82 years old
>>>> and 69 years post injury C6/7 para.  Talk about beating the odds!!!  
>>>> Fantastic book!!!
>>>> 
>>>> Here is the link:  http://www.newmobility.com/2015/03/so-far-so-good/
>>>> 
>>>> Cheers,
>>>> Bob Vogel
>>>> 
>>>>> On Aug 5, 2015, at 9:13 AM, Gmail  wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> 1973 is when I had my accident. I'll be 60 this November. Bobbie 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Smile Everyday
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Aug 5, 2015, at 6:13 AM, Larry Willis  wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Hey peeps, New Mobility magazine has a very good article about aging 
>>>>>> with SCI. It looks at the Longevity Project, a research project started 
>>>>>> in 1973 to track a group of SCI folks through the years. It also says 
>>>>>> that in 1973 it was not believed possible for a quad to live forty 
>>>>>> years. Well well.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Larry Willis
>>>>>> Retired and proud of it
>>>> 

Re: [QUAD-L] Old sci

[Gmail]

Bryce I TOTALY understand what your feeling and talking about.
Soo many days I feel as thou I'm not living anymore ... just existing.
I hurt so much EVERY SINGLE DAY.
What kind of quality of life is THAT?


Smile Everyday

> On Aug 5, 2015, at 9:55 PM, Bryce Willis  wrote:
> 
> Me too, Bobbie. When I wake up in the morning, I hurt so bad all over that I 
> just don't think I can do it. Then I roll over on my back and the muscle 
> spasms begin. They hurt like hell and take my breath away. When I am finally 
> in my chair it takes a good two hours before I can function. Then fatigue 
> hits me and I hang my head for another hour of sleep.if the pain has 
> eased off. This is every dayevery stinking day. Then muddle through the 
> day till bedtime, then do it all over again. Stinks.
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
> Begin forwarded message:
> 
>> Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com
>> From: Gmail 
>> Date: August 5, 2015 at 9:38:35 PM EDT
>> To: "John S." 
>> Cc: Robert Vogel , Larry Willis , 
>> "quad-list@eskimo.com" 
>> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Old sci
>> 
>> Me two John. I do NOT want to get even close. I'm ready to go to sleep 
>> tonight and not wake up tomorrow. I'm ready.   Bobbie
>> 
>> Smile Everyday
>> 
>>> On Aug 5, 2015, at 5:29 PM, John S.  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I sure would hate to go near that record. God bless him. 
>>> Best Wishes, 
>>> John s.
>>> 
>>> 
>>>  Original message 
>>> From: Robert Vogel  
>>> Date: 08/05/2015 3:51 PM (GMT-05:00) 
>>> To: Gmail  
>>> Cc: Larry Willis , quad-list@eskimo.com 
>>> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Old sci 
>>> 
>>> Hi Bobbie and Larry,
>>> 
>>> Check out this link to March, 2015 New Mobility—an article and link about 
>>> Lee Goldstein, 82 years old
>>> and 69 years post injury C6/7 para.  Talk about beating the odds!!!  
>>> Fantastic book!!!
>>> 
>>> Here is the link:  http://www.newmobility.com/2015/03/so-far-so-good/
>>> 
>>> Cheers,
>>> Bob Vogel
>>> 
>>>> On Aug 5, 2015, at 9:13 AM, Gmail  wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> 1973 is when I had my accident. I'll be 60 this November. Bobbie 
>>>> 
>>>> Smile Everyday
>>>> 
>>>>> On Aug 5, 2015, at 6:13 AM, Larry Willis  wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Hey peeps, New Mobility magazine has a very good article about aging with 
>>>>> SCI. It looks at the Longevity Project, a research project started in 
>>>>> 1973 to track a group of SCI folks through the years. It also says that 
>>>>> in 1973 it was not believed possible for a quad to live forty years. Well 
>>>>> well.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Larry Willis
>>>>> Retired and proud of it
>>> 

Fwd: [QUAD-L] Old sci

[Bryce Willis]

Tomorrow at about 1:00 pm will be my 44th year as a quad. For me, it's a day 
that will live in infamy. (Sorry FDR)

Sent from my iPad

Begin forwarded message:

> Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com
> From: Danny Hearn 
> Date: August 5, 2015 at 6:21:46 PM EDT
> To: "John S." , Robert Vogel ,  Gmail 
> 
> Cc: Larry Willis ,  "quad-list@eskimo.com" 
> 
> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Old sci
> Reply-To: Danny Hearn 
> 
> I hear you John, I just hit my 18 year post accident date the other day on 
> August 3rd. from a car wreck. Some day's like today my aches-pains and body 
> feels like I imagine an 80 0r 90 year olds body would feel, I am 58 years old 
> now, but was paralyzed at age 40. Thank God there are days and nights that 
> are pretty good, We just got to take everything a day at a time and Try to 
> keep on keeping on. Dan H** St. Louis, MO. Area.
> 
> 
> 
> On Wednesday, August 5, 2015 4:29 PM, John S.  wrote:
> 
> 
> I sure would hate to go near that record. God bless him. 
> Best Wishes, 
> John s.
> 
> 
>  Original message 
> From: Robert Vogel  
> Date: 08/05/2015 3:51 PM (GMT-05:00) 
> To: Gmail  
> Cc: Larry Willis , quad-list@eskimo.com 
> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Old sci 
> 
> Hi Bobbie and Larry,
> 
> Check out this link to March, 2015 New Mobility—an article and link about Lee 
> Goldstein, 82 years old
> and 69 years post injury C6/7 para.  Talk about beating the odds!!!  
> Fantastic book!!!
> 
> Here is the link:  http://www.newmobility.com/2015/03/so-far-so-good/
> 
> Cheers,
> Bob Vogel
> 
>> On Aug 5, 2015, at 9:13 AM, Gmail  wrote:
>> 
>> 1973 is when I had my accident. I'll be 60 this November. Bobbie 
>> 
>> Smile Everyday
>> 
>>> On Aug 5, 2015, at 6:13 AM, Larry Willis  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hey peeps, New Mobility magazine has a very good article about aging with 
>>> SCI. It looks at the Longevity Project, a research project started in 1973 
>>> to track a group of SCI folks through the years. It also says that in 1973 
>>> it was not believed possible for a quad to live forty years. Well well.
>>> 
>>> Larry Willis
>>> Retired and proud of it
> 
> 
> 

Fwd: [QUAD-L] Old sci

[Bryce Willis]

I sleep on my left side. Any other position is too painful. I use a lightly 
inflated donut for my hip.

Sent from my iPad

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Gail Holmes 
> Date: August 5, 2015 at 11:41:55 PM EDT
> To: Bryce Willis 
> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Old sci
> 
> I'm just curious, do you sleep on your side? 
> You said you roll over on your back in the morning.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Aug 5, 2015, at 8:55 PM, Bryce Willis  wrote:
>> 
>> Me too, Bobbie. When I wake up in the morning, I hurt so bad all over that I 
>> just don't think I can do it. Then I roll over on my back and the muscle 
>> spasms begin. They hurt like hell and take my breath away. When I am finally 
>> in my chair it takes a good two hours before I can function. Then fatigue 
>> hits me and I hang my head for another hour of sleep.if the pain has 
>> eased off. This is every dayevery stinking day. Then muddle through the 
>> day till bedtime, then do it all over again. Stinks.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>> Begin forwarded message:
>> 
>>> Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com
>>> From: Gmail 
>>> Date: August 5, 2015 at 9:38:35 PM EDT
>>> To: "John S." 
>>> Cc: Robert Vogel , Larry Willis , 
>>> "quad-list@eskimo.com" 
>>> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Old sci
>>> 
>>> Me two John. I do NOT want to get even close. I'm ready to go to sleep 
>>> tonight and not wake up tomorrow. I'm ready.   Bobbie
>>> 
>>> Smile Everyday
>>> 
>>>> On Aug 5, 2015, at 5:29 PM, John S.  wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> I sure would hate to go near that record. God bless him. 
>>>> Best Wishes, 
>>>> John s.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>  Original message 
>>>> From: Robert Vogel  
>>>> Date: 08/05/2015 3:51 PM (GMT-05:00) 
>>>> To: Gmail  
>>>> Cc: Larry Willis , quad-list@eskimo.com 
>>>> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Old sci 
>>>> 
>>>> Hi Bobbie and Larry,
>>>> 
>>>> Check out this link to March, 2015 New Mobility—an article and link about 
>>>> Lee Goldstein, 82 years old
>>>> and 69 years post injury C6/7 para.  Talk about beating the odds!!!  
>>>> Fantastic book!!!
>>>> 
>>>> Here is the link:  http://www.newmobility.com/2015/03/so-far-so-good/
>>>> 
>>>> Cheers,
>>>> Bob Vogel
>>>> 
>>>>> On Aug 5, 2015, at 9:13 AM, Gmail  wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> 1973 is when I had my accident. I'll be 60 this November. Bobbie 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Smile Everyday
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Aug 5, 2015, at 6:13 AM, Larry Willis  wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Hey peeps, New Mobility magazine has a very good article about aging 
>>>>>> with SCI. It looks at the Longevity Project, a research project started 
>>>>>> in 1973 to track a group of SCI folks through the years. It also says 
>>>>>> that in 1973 it was not believed possible for a quad to live forty 
>>>>>> years. Well well.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Larry Willis
>>>>>> Retired and proud of it
>>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>> 

Fwd: [QUAD-L] Old sci

[Bryce Willis]

Me too, Bobbie. When I wake up in the morning, I hurt so bad all over that I 
just don't think I can do it. Then I roll over on my back and the muscle spasms 
begin. They hurt like hell and take my breath away. When I am finally in my 
chair it takes a good two hours before I can function. Then fatigue hits me and 
I hang my head for another hour of sleep.if the pain has eased off. This is 
every dayevery stinking day. Then muddle through the day till bedtime, then 
do it all over again. Stinks.

Sent from my iPad

Begin forwarded message:

> Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com
> From: Gmail 
> Date: August 5, 2015 at 9:38:35 PM EDT
> To: "John S." 
> Cc: Robert Vogel , Larry Willis , 
> "quad-list@eskimo.com" 
> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Old sci
> 
> Me two John. I do NOT want to get even close. I'm ready to go to sleep 
> tonight and not wake up tomorrow. I'm ready.   Bobbie
> 
> Smile Everyday
> 
>> On Aug 5, 2015, at 5:29 PM, John S.  wrote:
>> 
>> I sure would hate to go near that record. God bless him. 
>> Best Wishes, 
>> John s.
>> 
>> 
>>  Original message 
>> From: Robert Vogel  
>> Date: 08/05/2015 3:51 PM (GMT-05:00) 
>> To: Gmail  
>> Cc: Larry Willis , quad-list@eskimo.com 
>> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Old sci 
>> 
>> Hi Bobbie and Larry,
>> 
>> Check out this link to March, 2015 New Mobility—an article and link about 
>> Lee Goldstein, 82 years old
>> and 69 years post injury C6/7 para.  Talk about beating the odds!!!  
>> Fantastic book!!!
>> 
>> Here is the link:  http://www.newmobility.com/2015/03/so-far-so-good/
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> Bob Vogel
>> 
>>> On Aug 5, 2015, at 9:13 AM, Gmail  wrote:
>>> 
>>> 1973 is when I had my accident. I'll be 60 this November. Bobbie 
>>> 
>>> Smile Everyday
>>> 
>>>> On Aug 5, 2015, at 6:13 AM, Larry Willis  wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Hey peeps, New Mobility magazine has a very good article about aging with 
>>>> SCI. It looks at the Longevity Project, a research project started in 1973 
>>>> to track a group of SCI folks through the years. It also says that in 1973 
>>>> it was not believed possible for a quad to live forty years. Well well.
>>>> 
>>>> Larry Willis
>>>> Retired and proud of it
>> 

Re: [QUAD-L] Old sci

[Gmail]

Me two John. I do NOT want to get even close. I'm ready to go to sleep tonight 
and not wake up tomorrow. I'm ready.   Bobbie

Smile Everyday

> On Aug 5, 2015, at 5:29 PM, John S.  wrote:
> 
> I sure would hate to go near that record. God bless him. 
> Best Wishes, 
> John s.
> 
> 
>  Original message 
> From: Robert Vogel  
> Date: 08/05/2015 3:51 PM (GMT-05:00) 
> To: Gmail  
> Cc: Larry Willis , quad-list@eskimo.com 
> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Old sci 
> 
> Hi Bobbie and Larry,
> 
> Check out this link to March, 2015 New Mobility—an article and link about Lee 
> Goldstein, 82 years old
> and 69 years post injury C6/7 para.  Talk about beating the odds!!!  
> Fantastic book!!!
> 
> Here is the link:  http://www.newmobility.com/2015/03/so-far-so-good/
> 
> Cheers,
> Bob Vogel
> 
>> On Aug 5, 2015, at 9:13 AM, Gmail  wrote:
>> 
>> 1973 is when I had my accident. I'll be 60 this November. Bobbie 
>> 
>> Smile Everyday
>> 
>>> On Aug 5, 2015, at 6:13 AM, Larry Willis  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hey peeps, New Mobility magazine has a very good article about aging with 
>>> SCI. It looks at the Longevity Project, a research project started in 1973 
>>> to track a group of SCI folks through the years. It also says that in 1973 
>>> it was not believed possible for a quad to live forty years. Well well.
>>> 
>>> Larry Willis
>>> Retired and proud of it
> 

Re: [QUAD-L] Old sci

[Danny Hearn]

I hear you John, I just hit my 18 year post accident date the other day on 
August 3rd. from a car wreck. Some day's like today my aches-pains and body 
feels like I imagine an 80 0r 90 year olds body would feel, I am 58 years old 
now, but was paralyzed at age 40. Thank God there are days and nights that are 
pretty good, We just got to take everything a day at a time and Try to keep on 
keeping on. Dan H** St. Louis, MO. Area. 


 On Wednesday, August 5, 2015 4:29 PM, John S.  
wrote:
   

 I sure would hate to go near that record. God bless him. Best Wishes, John s.

 Original message 
From: Robert Vogel  
Date: 08/05/2015 3:51 PM (GMT-05:00) 
To: Gmail  
Cc: Larry Willis , quad-list@eskimo.com 
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Old sci 

Hi Bobbie and Larry,
Check out this link to March, 2015 New Mobility—an article and link about Lee 
Goldstein, 82 years oldand 69 years post injury C6/7 para.  Talk about beating 
the odds!!!  Fantastic book!!!
Here is the link:  http://www.newmobility.com/2015/03/so-far-so-good/
Cheers,Bob Vogel

On Aug 5, 2015, at 9:13 AM, Gmail  wrote:
1973 is when I had my accident. I'll be 60 this November. Bobbie 

Smile Everyday


On Aug 5, 2015, at 6:13 AM, Larry Willis  wrote:

Hey peeps, New Mobility magazine has a very good article about aging with SCI. 
It looks at the Longevity Project, a research project started in 1973 to track 
a group of SCI folks through the years. It also says that in 1973 it was not 
believed possible for a quad to live forty years. Well well.

Larry Willis
Retired and proud of it







  

Re: [QUAD-L] Old sci

[John S.]

I sure would hate to go near that record. God bless him. Best Wishes, John s.

 Original message 
From: Robert Vogel  
Date: 08/05/2015  3:51 PM  (GMT-05:00) 
To: Gmail  
Cc: Larry Willis , quad-list@eskimo.com 
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Old sci 

Hi Bobbie and Larry,
Check out this link to March, 2015 New Mobility—an article and link about Lee 
Goldstein, 82 years oldand 69 years post injury C6/7 para.  Talk about beating 
the odds!!!  Fantastic book!!!
Here is the link:  http://www.newmobility.com/2015/03/so-far-so-good/
Cheers,Bob Vogel
On Aug 5, 2015, at 9:13 AM, Gmail  wrote:
1973 is when I had my accident. I'll be 60 this November. Bobbie 

Smile Everyday

On Aug 5, 2015, at 6:13 AM, Larry Willis  wrote:

Hey peeps, New Mobility magazine has a very good article about aging with SCI. 
It looks at the Longevity Project, a research project started in 1973 to track 
a group of SCI folks through the years. It also says that in 1973 it was not 
believed possible for a quad to live forty years. Well well.

Larry Willis
Retired and proud of it

Re: [QUAD-L] Old sci

[Robert Vogel]

Hi again all,

Oops, 69 years post injury C6/7 quad.  Although he refers to himself as a 
para/quad since he has some
hand movement.

Bob V

> On Aug 5, 2015, at 12:51 PM, Robert Vogel  wrote:
> 
> Hi Bobbie and Larry,
> 
> Check out this link to March, 2015 New Mobility—an article and link about Lee 
> Goldstein, 82 years old
> and 69 years post injury C6/7 para.  Talk about beating the odds!!!  
> Fantastic book!!!
> 
> Here is the link:  http://www.newmobility.com/2015/03/so-far-so-good/ 
> 
> 
> Cheers,
> Bob Vogel
> 
>> On Aug 5, 2015, at 9:13 AM, Gmail > > wrote:
>> 
>> 1973 is when I had my accident. I'll be 60 this November. Bobbie 
>> 
>> Smile Everyday
>> 
>>> On Aug 5, 2015, at 6:13 AM, Larry Willis >> > wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hey peeps, New Mobility magazine has a very good article about aging with 
>>> SCI. It looks at the Longevity Project, a research project started in 1973 
>>> to track a group of SCI folks through the years. It also says that in 1973 
>>> it was not believed possible for a quad to live forty years. Well well.
>>> 
>>> Larry Willis
>>> Retired and proud of it
>>> 
>> 
> 

Re: [QUAD-L] Old sci

[Robert Vogel]

Hi Bobbie and Larry,

Check out this link to March, 2015 New Mobility—an article and link about Lee 
Goldstein, 82 years old
and 69 years post injury C6/7 para.  Talk about beating the odds!!!  Fantastic 
book!!!

Here is the link:  http://www.newmobility.com/2015/03/so-far-so-good/ 


Cheers,
Bob Vogel

> On Aug 5, 2015, at 9:13 AM, Gmail  wrote:
> 
> 1973 is when I had my accident. I'll be 60 this November. Bobbie 
> 
> Smile Everyday
> 
>> On Aug 5, 2015, at 6:13 AM, Larry Willis  wrote:
>> 
>> Hey peeps, New Mobility magazine has a very good article about aging with 
>> SCI. It looks at the Longevity Project, a research project started in 1973 
>> to track a group of SCI folks through the years. It also says that in 1973 
>> it was not believed possible for a quad to live forty years. Well well.
>> 
>> Larry Willis
>> Retired and proud of it
>> 
> 

Re: [QUAD-L] Old sci

[Gmail]

1973 is when I had my accident. I'll be 60 this November. Bobbie 

Smile Everyday

> On Aug 5, 2015, at 6:13 AM, Larry Willis  wrote:
> 
> Hey peeps, New Mobility magazine has a very good article about aging with 
> SCI. It looks at the Longevity Project, a research project started in 1973 to 
> track a group of SCI folks through the years. It also says that in 1973 it 
> was not believed possible for a quad to live forty years. Well well.
> 
> Larry Willis
> Retired and proud of it
> 

[QUAD-L] Old sci

[Larry Willis]

Hey peeps, New Mobility magazine has a very good article about aging with SCI. 
It looks at the Longevity Project, a research project started in 1973 to track 
a group of SCI folks through the years. It also says that in 1973 it was not 
believed possible for a quad to live forty years. Well well.

Larry Willis
Retired and proud of it