I'm looking forward to hearing how the gathering at Squires went? Hope you all had a great bonding time, and learned a lot from each other and the med. professionals who came.
I also hope we kept the rain to ourselves over here across the big pond. We sure have had a lot of it this weekend.
Nancy
How was Squires?
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jennyb
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- Joined: Fri Nov 02, 2001 5:24 pm
- 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.
Re: How was Squires?
From my perspective of a jealous 12,000 miles away from the action, it seems a great time was had by all and Courtney was by all accounts a WONDERFUL ambassador for the States, to the extent that she has been awarded Honorary Brit status, a rare honour! To get this status she will have had a very lively weekend indeed, you have to go some to get the award so I can't wait to see the pics....
I've been waiting for someone who was actually there to respond to this but they are all still sleeping it off I reckon :0)
I've been waiting for someone who was actually there to respond to this but they are all still sleeping it off I reckon :0)
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Hi Nancy...the Squires meeting was excellent! More than the expected numbers of medical professionals turned up which I am really pleased about...I was very grateful that they gave up their free time to be with us. I think they all learned quite a lot themselves from meeting so many people with a TBPI in an informal setting. Three of our group members gave a talk on their chosen subjects, one of them without any warning from me and no prepared notes! (Well done Rekha!)
The clinical psychologists there were so impressed with Ewans presentation on the Input pain management course, that they will be using several of his analogies when they explain about chronic pain to their clients. It definitely was a two-way learning experience for most if not all of us.
They have all promised to come back next year now that they have 'broken the ice' and bring other colleagues with them. I have so many ideas and there is no reason now why this should'nt be an permanent annual event. I have already provisionally booked the venue for next year!
I think Courtney and Amy had a blast and they'll be back next year too...I have no doubt that Court will tell you all about it! ;0)
Incidently, the weather turned out to be GREAT! I had a real good feeling that it would be, although the days leading up to the weekend were horrendously wet and stormy; it might have put a few people off. If it did, then they missed an excellent weekend!
I'm off now to get a good nights sleep....and start planning the next meeting tomorrow!! Photos should be ready soon....! ;0)
Lizzy B :0)
The clinical psychologists there were so impressed with Ewans presentation on the Input pain management course, that they will be using several of his analogies when they explain about chronic pain to their clients. It definitely was a two-way learning experience for most if not all of us.
They have all promised to come back next year now that they have 'broken the ice' and bring other colleagues with them. I have so many ideas and there is no reason now why this should'nt be an permanent annual event. I have already provisionally booked the venue for next year!
I think Courtney and Amy had a blast and they'll be back next year too...I have no doubt that Court will tell you all about it! ;0)
Incidently, the weather turned out to be GREAT! I had a real good feeling that it would be, although the days leading up to the weekend were horrendously wet and stormy; it might have put a few people off. If it did, then they missed an excellent weekend!
I'm off now to get a good nights sleep....and start planning the next meeting tomorrow!! Photos should be ready soon....! ;0)
Lizzy B :0)
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Karen Hillyer
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Re: How was Squires?
heartiest congratulations must go to Liz and her fellow committee members for organising another wonderful event for members of the TBPI community - I feel privileged to be invited to their gatherings and
I hope I always will be.
It gives me a fantastic insight into how a bpi injury can affect be (however it was obtained) and I hope it helps me to help my group members better.
For a group who has only just be awarded Charity status, they are well organised and efficient - and have a great set of group members.
As my son said when we were leaving;
" I hate to to say goodbye to my friends in the TBPI group, I can't wait to see them all again soon"
High praise from a 12 year old.
Well done Liz and Co
Karen
I hope I always will be.
It gives me a fantastic insight into how a bpi injury can affect be (however it was obtained) and I hope it helps me to help my group members better.
For a group who has only just be awarded Charity status, they are well organised and efficient - and have a great set of group members.
As my son said when we were leaving;
" I hate to to say goodbye to my friends in the TBPI group, I can't wait to see them all again soon"
High praise from a 12 year old.
Well done Liz and Co
Karen
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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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I can't wait to hear from Courtney and see her photos. I am glad the weather gave you real sunshine I hope you all wore sunblock.
Karen that is PRAISE from a 12 year old...now Liz can rest for at least a few hours. But I have a feeling her mind is dancing with ideas.
It sound like you all had fun and a great learning experience.
Glad to hear how great things went.
Kath
Karen that is PRAISE from a 12 year old...now Liz can rest for at least a few hours. But I have a feeling her mind is dancing with ideas.
It sound like you all had fun and a great learning experience.
Glad to hear how great things went.
Kath
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Kathleen Mallozzi
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Karen McClune
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Re: How was Squires?
I am so glad everything went so well. Can't wait to hear from Courtney and to see the pictures.
Also that the weather was nice.
Hugs to you all,
Karen
Also that the weather was nice.
Hugs to you all,
Karen
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Fantastic!
It sounds like all went so well.
Glad to hear it. Congratulations Liz.
Can't wait to see the photos.
Nancy
It sounds like all went so well.
Glad to hear it. Congratulations Liz.
Can't wait to see the photos.
Nancy
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cbe411
- Posts: 1393
- Joined: Sun Jun 01, 2003 8:27 pm
- 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 :)
- Location: Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
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Re: How was Squires?
The weekend was great! My entire time there was great! I am looking forward to getting back next summer, hopefully for much much longer though! Liz is wonderful! We clicked right away and laughed many times untill we had tears and almost wet trousers! hahaha It was great to talk wikth more TBPI and IK am trying to recruit some for Washington DC 2005! I will get some pictures on a site soon and then everyone can have a look! I will tell more later, Im knackered, time for bed! Jet lag really gets ya!!! Thanks again Liz! Jenny I look forward to meeting you too next summer, heard great hings about you! I must have done something right to get the honorary brit status eh!? hahaha
the honorary brit from across the pond!
the honorary brit from across the pond!
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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
Re: How was Squires?
I am sure it was your acting ability Court.
I can't wait to see the photos
KathM
I can't wait to see the photos
KathM
Kath robpi/adult
Kathleen Mallozzi
Kathleen Mallozzi