[TMIC] This I cant believe

2006-07-22 Thread Coppedgekel
  WOW I honestly cant believe anyone of you that is paralyzed or have LOVED ones that are can say they do NOT  want stem cell research ... Babies are aborted every minute whether we agree with that at all ...It happens and will continue to happen No I do not believe in it but it still hap

[TMIC] OT: What is consider "a life"

2006-07-22 Thread Jim Lubin
Just another thought about what should be considered "a human life". At this point in time, I do believe that a human egg and human sperm make a human being from the time they are joined, from that point the zygote contains all the 46 chromosomes need to be human and it continues to develop. Whe

[TMIC] Why I gave up on the baclofen pump and other considerations

2006-07-22 Thread Alton Ryder
Sharon asked about this months ago, but I just rediscovered the question, which I had flagged as important, LOL,Michael Carroll's infection disaster's demonstrates one of the down-sides to the implanted pump. And this risk is not only during the implantation but also every time you get a refill. I

Re: [TMIC] opinion

2006-07-22 Thread Jim Lubin
Hi Kevin, Thanks for sending your comments. I will answer as I see these cases to form my personal opinions. Killing should be used as a last resort after all other possibilities have been tried. in WWII, Allied Forces killed Nazis who were killing millions of innocent people. The Nazis could no

[TMIC] PH's Sign

2006-07-22 Thread HeyJude48506
Title: AOL Email Where did you buy the sign pH???  Or did you  make it?Could be a good business to get into.  We could all use that sign at times.   What about T-shirts?  We could make up a real cool design...   Jude...so

[TMIC] Update on Errol

2006-07-22 Thread Deborah Nord Capen
Actually this is an update on his tiny grandson.  Errol asked me to pass along a message to all of you that he thanks you for all your kind thoughts and prayers during this trying time.  I am copying excerpts of his message for all to read:   - Original Message - From: Errol White

Re: [TMIC] Questing and Rambling

2006-07-22 Thread Heather & Pieter
Where did you buy the sign pH??? Or did you make it? Could be a good business to get into. We could all use that sign at times. - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Gillian Clark" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2006 7:57 AM Subject: Re: [TMIC] Questing

[TMIC] new research

2006-07-22 Thread Westgold
Back to Story - Help Drug combination fuels hope for MS fight By MARIA CHENG, AP Medical WriterFri Jul 21, 4:54 PM ET Four years ago, 28-year-old multiple sclerosis patient Karen Ayres was wheelchair-bound and paralyzed. "I was trapped in a body that wouldn't do anything," she says. Now, fol

Re: [TMIC] Questing and Rambling

2006-07-22 Thread Krissy Z
Funny you should say that..I lose my balance all the time and catch myself...and when I was away, walking in the sand was QUITE the stumbling experience and when I went into the water!! I was stumbling and falling over and laughing and walking backwards because the water pushed me that way and I lo

[TMIC] RE:STUDY SHOWS SPINAL CHORD REGENERATION

2006-07-22 Thread jeff bernier
it amazes me,nobody gets it.if theres a chance stem cells cure disease and can help us,then whats the problem.i say to people put yourself in my position,everyday i have to wake up and the first thing i see is a wheelchair and the last thing i see at night is a wheelchair.this may be the hope we ha

[TMIC] Fwd: RE:QUESTIONS AND RAMBLING

2006-07-22 Thread jeff bernier
Note: forwarded message attached. Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. --- Begin Message --- hey terry dont let it bother you,most people dont understand whats going on with us,and theres the complete ignorant jerk that just makes comments.its been 6 and a half yea

[TMIC] RE:QUESTIONS AND RAMBLING

2006-07-22 Thread jeff bernier
hey terry dont let it bother you,most people dont understand whats going on with us,and theres the complete ignorant jerk that just makes comments.its been 6 and a half years for me and im wheelchair bound, just let it roll off your shoulders.i wish i had a dime for everytime ive heard a comment o

Re: [TMIC] My thoughts-OT

2006-07-22 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I was reading recently... About World War II. Do you realize how many people died?? tens of millions!! Think about "D" day... Millions died to get a foothold in europe!! Millions of adults died so that europe would be free. Think about the current war, Thousands have died so the world would

Re: [TMIC] Questing and Rambling

2006-07-22 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> I'm well past the college student stage but I so often have people ask "what > happened to you then?"" I have a large ( 8 1/2 X 11 inches) that I hang around my neck that says: "I may look Drunk, But I have a Disease." Works every time. pH

Re: [TMIC] Questing and Rambling

2006-07-22 Thread Sandy Heidel
Yes, this happens to me everytime I attend a party or fundraiser or any event that serves alcohol. I know there are people who think I am a hopeless drunk. But on the other hand the folks I go there to see know me. I generally say something smart like, "remember I walked IN to the party like

Re: [TMIC] Questing and Rambling

2006-07-22 Thread Natalie Boyles
I was a college student in the early days of my illness. It took me a while, but I learned it is best to learn to laugh at yourself. The comments are quickly said and just as quickly forgotten by the one who says them. They many times do not even realize they could be hurtful. The words can only hu