I agree that Allen and his book is a good start. I also agree with you, Akua, about the support that Allen has around him. I think that some of us that are dealing with TM alone - no significate other, spouse, family, or job we can continue on during our change in life - need to write about our daily "opportunities".
I am planning on attending the regional meeting in Tampa, FL, on June 23. This is something that I plan on addressing - HOW DO WE GET THE WORD OUT ABOUT TM and HOW DO WE REALLY GET MORE KNOWLEDGE TO THE MEDICAL FIELD (DR., NEURO, NURSES, HOSPITALS, X-RAY TECHS, PT AND OT THERAPIST). Also, how do we get the government to back more research in spinal cord injuries and also what is causing TM and MS? By WE, I mean us TM'ers and the caregivers. MS is much more known and yet while TM is a "relative" of MS, TM is so ignored or ignorant in knownledge. I do believe in the message that the Montel show was trying to convey - individuals define themselves no matter what life throws at you. You need to learn to take what God has dealt you and help whomever and wherever you can. I believe in the philosphy that we all are put on this earth for a reason, we may never know why and it may not be immediate in the changing. We all are just one small piece of the puzzle and the whole picture isn't clear until all the pieces are put together as a whole. Well, that's my 2 cents on this subject. Candy K. -----Original Message----- >From: Akua <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Jun 12, 2007 11:32 AM >To: tmic-list@eskimo.com >Subject: [TMIC] Allen Rucker on Montel Williams Tuesday June 12 > >A friend said to me o look at him. See I told you you should write a >boook about this! See how good he is doing. And I reminded her that >he was married, in California, had insurance and support and >finally--- took 8 years or so to write about it. >But I'm glad he's out there--- something and someone to act as >reference point other than >Christopher Reeves.... >Akua > > >> >>Allen Rucker, author of THE BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE, will appear on >>THE MONTEL WILLIAMS SHOW on Tuesday, June 12th to discuss his book. >>http://www.montelshow.com/show/today/tuesday/ >> >Allen is an award-winning television writer/producer and a husband >and father of two. Allen says that one morning 10 years ago he woke >up and was unable to move. He eventually became paralyzed for life by >a rare condition called Transverse Myelitis. After a period of >depression Allen says he began to regain control of his life and >started writing. He is now a New York Times best-selling author! >-- >http://www.healrecover.blogspot.com >http://www.akualezli.blogspot.com Candy K.
