Oh man! I lived in a nursing home 5 1/2yrs & hated it. It's ruff at times but
I like my sanity.
Lindaf
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From: Merrill Burghardt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 1:35 PM
To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'
Subject: FW: [QUAD-L] Living Alone
I live with my caregiver which has pros and cons. My C-5 injury just does
not give me the confidence of living
I am All-American & live alone also. Hired help comes in am & pm; get by the
rest of the time alone. Oh, IL is where I'm @
Eric W Rudd
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John and Steph,
Where are you geographically speaking?
S. Dial wrote:
John,
What you said
pretty much mirrors my experience regarding no friends and little
contact with relatives beyond my Dad. I've often wondered was it just
me, but the longer I'm in this chair, the mor
Hi Steph, Around here my friends all know to call before they stop by to make sure I don't have company. I have family and friends that keep me busy enough that I enjoy the time I am alone. I spent most of yesterday teaching my youngest Granddaughter how to make WAV Files on the computer! I'
I like the Pilot's Creed."Attuide equals Altitude" Works for
planes, jets and helicopters.
But it often works for those who are in need of an attitude
adjustments. Just fine tuning.
Best Wishes
W
In a message dated 5/6/2006 8:37:34 AM Central Standard Time,
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Hi Wheels, I whole-heartily agree with everything you've said here! With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 30 Years PostTexas, USA[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Great Posting Bobbie! Now that's the Bobbie I remember. What great advise. I've always advocated "The Self Improveme
Hi Dillon, This is a question that most people will face as they grow older. Of course each ones individuals circumstances will play an important role in the answer to the question. As for me post SCI, my wife has lived with me, my sons have lived with me, I've lived alone, and now my Mo
6-546-3133
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S. Dial
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Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 5:56 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Living alone and
the future- slippery slope
John,
What you said pretty much
mirrors my experience regarding no f
er game of 10-15 people at my house if you're ever in the San
Antonio area. Life is what you make of it. Don't give-up, get out!
FLAME-UP, OR FIRE OUT!
Wick C6 2000
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My computer has been my way to connect to others. Have friends from all over the world. I chatted just yesterday with someone from Australia who was home playing hooky.KKOn May 5, 2006, at 7:56 PM, S. Dial wrote:John, What you said pretty much mirrors my experience regarding no friends and little
John,
What you said pretty much mirrors
my experience regarding no friends and little contact with relatives beyond my
Dad. I've often wondered was it just me, but the longer I'm in this
chair, the more loneliness in this world I see, especially in the disabled and
elderly community. Those
ind and just one person you can love in this life.
john
In a message dated 5/4/2006 2:37:25 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Aint that the truth!
Mark
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From: Danny Hearn
Date: 05/04/06 10:03:44
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROT
Great Posting Bobbie! Now that's the Bobbie I remember. What
great advise.
I've always advocated "The Self Improvement Course" as part of the rehab
program
in major rehab hospital and among the insurance companies that have to pay
those bills.
Just as I truly believe that a college gradu
Title: Re: [QUAD-L] Living alone and the future- slippery slope
Wally
I used 2 get calls from you & andrea. Never had a problem with getting my chair in. :) why doesn’t every friend own a wheelchair get away van? :) and I’m looking 4 a call when you come 2 St. Louis
On 5/4/06 8:45 AM, &qu
Title: Re: [QUAD-L] Living alone and the future
Dillon,
When I 1st left the nursing home I was scared a few nights. But now I’m in St. Louis, Mo. Living with my sister can’t wait until I get my own apt. 2 be by myself. I only have my sister & her husband & kids here in St. Louis. But
I must be VERY aggressive because right from day one I asked friends to come get me or are you coming over here? When I went out dancing, shopping or picnic's I always asked guys out. I started dating while I was still in the hospital, Kevin was my PT. And I've had a boyfriend ever since, I think
I got this from a friend of my friend who met us at a local meet-market,
Hurricane Bay. There's nothing going on 'cept a bunch of flirting and hugs
and kisses in front of everyone. We're just huggy-friends.
You will have to get out in a crowd to meet people, and I'm here to tell
you, the
Aint that the truth!
Mark
---Original Message---
From: Danny Hearn
Date: 05/04/06 10:03:44
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Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Living alone and the future- slippery slope
WIN THE LOTTERY--EVERYONE
One of the problems is we can't go to others' homes because they are not
wheelchair accessible. So a couple years ago I started a book club and it's
still going strong. They put it their calendar and everyone shows up and has a
good time. Sandy
2006 9:55
AM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Living alone and
the future- slippery slope
That's my point. If I do not make any calls, nobody calls me except
for a couple of my closest friends from childhood. It's funny how you
can have so-called friends for 20 plus years and
May 04, 2006 9:33
AM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Living alone and
the future
My biggest fear is living alone and I know one day that's going to
happen. I'm still married with my two children living at home but I take
my situation one day at a time. Since my injury, I have
WIN THE LOTTERY--EVERYONE WILL CALL AND SHOW UP LOL Dan-[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Living as a quad, one is always on a slippery slope. One learns in time that being pro-active vs reactive is just part of being a quad as others do not know on a minute by minute basis, how yo
LOL. You can't begin to believe how RIGHT you are!
W
In a message dated 5/4/2006 9:21:44 AM Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
WIN THE
LOTTERY--EVERYONE WILL CALL AND SHOW UP
LOL
Dan-
Hi, Jim:-)
Thats the fact of life. That happened to most of us. We must and have to accept this fact.
Also know that, we have now new friends in this cyber space. We can not do much for each other physically but we can at least exchange soothing words to give each other comfort of mind and rene
That's my point. If I do not make any calls, nobody calls me except
for a couple of my closest friends from childhood. It's funny how you can
have so-called friends for 20 plus years and as soon as something happens they
disappear off the face of the earth especially family members that a
Living as a quad, one is always on a slippery slope.
One learns in time that being pro-active vs reactive is just part of being
a quad as others do not know on a minute by minute basis, how you are doing that
day. When living in a chair,
friends are not going to stop by and say lets go for
My biggest fear is living alone and I know one day that's going to
happen. I'm still married with my two children living at home but I take
my situation one day at a time. Since my injury, I have learned a lot
about my family and my friends. I have found out that if I do not pick up
the
You don't sound negative to me. You sound like a person who has just
become to realize that life is going on for them and realize that they need a
plan, as well as a backup plan for the future. That plan includes, what
happens if I enter into a relationship and what should I do. Same wou
Hello again, I want to ask all of you about yours and my future. I realize all our injuries are different and the impact of our injuries on our lives can not be fairly compared but for the most part coping with our injuries is something we all must address. How many of you fear living or being
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