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Caralyn just got her drivers permit. She is so excited! We've been taking her out driving and she is doing very well. She is going to be 15 the day after Thanksgiving and we couldn't be more proud of her. We are looking at switching doctors to somebody on the west coast because of flying time and cost of plane tickets, but we will see what the new year brings. It has certainly been a year of heartaches and miracles.
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jennyb
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: January 1980 Yamaha RD200 vs 16 wheeler truck, result, 1 totally paralysed right arm. I was 21, now 54. I had no surgery, I don't regret this. Decided to totally ignore limitations (easily done aged 21) adapted very quickly to one handed life, got married, had 3 kids, worked- the effect of the injury on my life (once the pain stopped being constant) was minimal and now, aged 54, I very rarely even think of it, unless I bash it or it gets cold, then I wish I'd had it amputated :) Except for a steering knob on my car, I have no adaptations to help with life, mainly because I honestly don't think of myself as disabled and the only thing I can't do is peel potatoes, which is definitely a good thing.
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That's great news! I thought I would never drive after my accident but I don't even think about doing it with one arm now, she'll do great and the freedom is awesome :0)
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Karen McClune
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Rene,
This is sure great news. Caralyn keep up the great work. Just don't let a moose come near LOL. Have a great birthday.
Hugs, Karen
This is sure great news. Caralyn keep up the great work. Just don't let a moose come near LOL. Have a great birthday.
Hugs, Karen
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Kath
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I am ROBPI, global injury, Horner's Syndrome. No surgery but PT started at 2 weeks old under the direction of New York Hospital. I wore a brace 24/7 for the first 11 months of my life. I've never let my injury be used as an excuse not to do something. I've approach all things, in life, as a challenge. I approach anything new wondering if I can do it. I tried so many things I might never have tried, if I were not obpi. Being OBPI has made me strong, creative, more determined and persistent. I believe that being obpi has given me a very strong sense of humor and compassion for others.
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Happy Birthday to Caralyn.
How exciting it is to get a drivers permit.
She must be thrilled.
Kath (adult/robpi)
How exciting it is to get a drivers permit.
She must be thrilled.
Kath (adult/robpi)
Kath robpi/adult
Kathleen Mallozzi
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Wow Renee, she must be as chuffed as little mint balls (as we say over here!)
Please tell her from us well done! Give her a biiiig hug from me and Neil!
Lizzy B :0)
Please tell her from us well done! Give her a biiiig hug from me and Neil!
Lizzy B :0)
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cbe411
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: MVA in 2001, nerve graph in 2002, Median Nerve Transfer in 2004 and an unsuccessful Gracillis Muscle Transfer in 2006. I am living life and loving it! Feel free to contact me :)
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Congrats from me too! It is a great feeling, I am sure especially since all the arm stuff! She is a fighter and will do GREAT!! Good luck with the new docs and stuff... HAPPPY BIRTHDAY too!!
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Thank you everyone, it has been freezing rain here last couple days so she has't driven in a few days. But she is sure looking forward to her birthday party this weekend. Last year her birthday party was cancelled because my mom died that day so we are going to make up for it this year. Pizza, movies, soda and good friends laughing and giggling all night.
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Yeah! Good for you Caralyn...and you too Renee. You all have had quite a year - Here's to a blessed year w/lots of gains, growth and good times! Have a fun sleepless night!
I'd be interested in hearing about who you go with on the West Coast.
Take care,
Lourdes
I'd be interested in hearing about who you go with on the West Coast.
Take care,
Lourdes