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!
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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.
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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
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