Amy, you are ONE B-I-G inspiration in the category we BPI-ers have to fight for everything! What a role model you are,Marieke too, because you are kicking and fighting to become the Professionals you are all ready in my eyes.
I can't wait to meet your Mom!!
Keep up the good work....awesome!
Hugs,
Carolyn J
CONGRATULATIONS AMY!!!!!
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI. I am 77 yrs old and never had a name for my injuries until 2004 when I found UBPN at age 66.
My injuries are: LOBPI on upper body and Cerebrael Palsy on the lower left extremities. The only intervention I've had is a tendon transplant from my left leg to my left foot to enable flexing t age 24 in 1962. Before that, my foot would freeze without notice on the side when wearing heels AND I always did wear them at work "to fit in" I also stuttered until around age 18-19...just outgrew it...no therapy for it. Also suffered from very very low self esteem; severe Depression and Anxiety attacks started at menopause. I stuffed emotions and over-compensated in every thing I did to "fit in" and be "invisible". My injuries were Never addressed or talked about until age 66. I am a late bloomer!!!!!
I welcome any and all questions about "My Journey".
There is NO SUCH THING AS A DUMB QUESTION.
Sharing helps to Heal. HUGS do too. - Location: Tacoma WA
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CONGRATULATIONS AMY!!!!!
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Adult LOBPI
- marieke
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- Joined: Fri Apr 01, 2005 6:00 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI
no external rotation against gravity, can only go to 90 degree fwd flexion, no hand-to-mouth
1 surgery at age 14 (latissimus dorsi transfer). In 2004, at age 28 I was struck with Transverse Myelitis which paralyzed me from the chest down. I recovered movement to my right leg, but need a KAFO to walk on my left leg. I became an RN in 2008. - Location: Montreal, Qc, Canada
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Re: CONGRATULATIONS AMY!!!!!
Thanks Carolyn!
I am going crazy with school and life in general!
Marieke (31, LOBPI)
I am going crazy with school and life in general!
Marieke (31, LOBPI)
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- Joined: Tue Jul 01, 2003 11:33 am
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: 28 years old with a right obstetrical brachial plexus injury. 5 surgeries to date with pretty decent results. Last surgery resolved years of pain in my right arm however, I am beginning my journey with overuse in my left arm
- Location: Minnesota
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Re: CONGRATULATIONS AMY!!!!!
Thanks Carolyn!!!
great news, for a while my mom though her conference would be over the same time as camp but she checked the dates again and she will only miss the first day! I am excited that my mom will be able to make it for sure!
Hugs,
Amy 20 ROBPI from MN
great news, for a while my mom though her conference would be over the same time as camp but she checked the dates again and she will only miss the first day! I am excited that my mom will be able to make it for sure!
Hugs,
Amy 20 ROBPI from MN
Amy 28 years old ROBPI from MN
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Re: CONGRATULATIONS AMY!!!!!
HI Amy,
I am so excited that your mom will beable to make camp this year. It will be wonderful to meet her.
Hugs, Karen
I am so excited that your mom will beable to make camp this year. It will be wonderful to meet her.
Hugs, Karen
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Re: CONGRATULATIONS AMY!!!!!
Amy,
I can't wait to see you at camp!! I'm still hoping to come. Happy belated birthday by the way. I've been so busy around here with work and the kids' extra-curricular activities I hardly have time to catch up.
*HUGS* I sure miss ya.
I can't wait to see you at camp!! I'm still hoping to come. Happy belated birthday by the way. I've been so busy around here with work and the kids' extra-curricular activities I hardly have time to catch up.
*HUGS* I sure miss ya.