GRAMMA CAROLYN J IS BACK, READY TO "DISH"...

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Carolyn J
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Joined: Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:22 pm
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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GRAMMA CAROLYN J IS BACK, READY TO "DISH"...

Post by Carolyn J »

Thank you one and all for not filling up my "Inbox" andalso for your wonderful thoughts and good wishes. I hardily recommend going to an ocean,(whichever),or any body of water,...to refresh,rest and ignore the cell phone.

Marieke, I am thinking of you today, your 1st full day as the Nursing Angel to all who come in contact with you.

Mare, Please tell me ASAP if you have a coffee pot and your car yet. Thank You!! :)

Amy, I am sorry for the pain you have and hope that the 2 yr. old you are caring for is not making it worse.


Hugs all around,
Gramma Carolyn J :)
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
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Mare
Posts: 708
Joined: Mon Mar 10, 2003 5:30 pm

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Post by Mare »

Hi Carolyn
Welcome back I missed you,Glad you had a nice rest.No to the coffee pot the old one started working again I just have to use the timer to make it go. Yes I got an SUV a Jeep cheeroke grang laredo its like new garage kept 2001 with very low miles, of course It cost me $2,500 more then what the insurance co gave me for mine but I'm happy with it. You Have a great day Mare
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veggiebug
Posts: 257
Joined: Wed Mar 03, 2004 8:47 pm
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I weighed 11 lbs. 4 oz. when I was born.
I was delivered by forceps which resulted in my ROBPI.
I've never had any surgical intervention.
Location: Williamsport PA

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Post by veggiebug »

Yeah!!!! Hello Gramma Carolyn welcome back!
I've got to admit when I went to Canada last month that was my favorite part, no cell phone. On the way back home I wasn't ever quite ready to go back to it.

Funny how you kinda can't live without something, but when you do it's awsome.

Welcome back again!


-Traci
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Kath
Posts: 3242
Joined: Mon Nov 18, 2002 4:11 pm
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.
Location: New York

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Post by Kath »

Welcome back kiddo!

Kath robpi/adult
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TinaT
Posts: 155
Joined: Sun Feb 24, 2008 3:21 am

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Post by TinaT »

Carolyn,

Don't know which body of water you went to, but I couldn't agree MORE.

The sounds of waves lapping against the sand, hopefully whilst holding a cool drink with an umbrella in it is nothing short of bliss.............

I myself am heading to our Canadian Cabin on Lk. Huron very shortly and plan on doing just that. I LOVE the NO PHONE ZONE........... Yeah Baby.

Tina
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Carolyn J
Posts: 3424
Joined: Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:22 pm
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
Contact:
Contact Carolyn J

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Post by Carolyn J »

Tina,
YEAH!! GOOD FOR YOU THAT'S WHAT WE NEED more of.
I went to Seaside Oregon right on the Pacific Ocean. Any Lake does it too when I get a chance.I is worth sacrificing "stuff" & conserving driving for!! :)

Hugs al around,
Carolyn J
LOBPI/70
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