Hi ya'll.....I've been missing you all and have alot of catching up to do on the Message Boards.I've had family stuff to tend to in Boise Idaho and it was a wonderful solo drive there & back home to Washington State. My angel of a son did terrific "baching" it while I was away. I feel great as it was a trial run for when I come to Camp. Our "kids" can do alot more than we think; there'll ALWAYS be surprises for us. All kids want to be independent just like we were before we found out we were not the only ones,huh!!
Can't wait to get my Camp packet....is our "Summer only" resource person still with us? Did someone give her a computer of her own yet? why not?[sorry, I'm blanking out on you name if you're reading this]
I hope everyone is doing OK & keepin' cool.....I am staying pretty quiet 'till Camp....
~Hugs
Carolyn J
LOBPI
Greetings from the "Hugger"....
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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:
Greetings from the "Hugger"....
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Adult LOBPI
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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: Greetings from the
I Carolyn...
I was wondering where Angela is too...
Glad you had a good trip.
Camp is coming real soon.
Kath
I was wondering where Angela is too...
Glad you had a good trip.
Camp is coming real soon.
Kath
Kath robpi/adult
Kathleen Mallozzi
Kathleen Mallozzi
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Angela Butterfly
- Posts: 483
- Joined: Fri Jul 18, 2003 4:24 pm
Re: Greetings from the
Hi Carolyn J & Kath......Thank you for Checking up on me.
Just before my oldest left to go on her one month Vet Internship, 5 to 6 hours away, I TOLD HER, I thought her modem was going out. Well, you know how that goes...It died..I can't dial up.
I get an error in one place that says it is a modem problem......so bought a new one (daughter convinced me I could put it in) She has great faith and said "mom, if you can put in a new light fixture, without electrocuting yourself, you can put in a new modem)......opened box, read directions. Did trouble shoot options first.....they say my current modem is O.K.
Sigh, had other things to do.....so walked away from it for a couple of days.
I still need to practice the new EXCEL I learned in class, before the computer goes back to college. So that is the story. Don't want to completely screw up the computer.
I am at the Jr. College satellite campus (at least closer than the 40 mile one way drive I had to make for my EXCEL class- satellite campus does not offer this class) No time limits (like library), but a 20 mile one way drive.
Just before my oldest left to go on her one month Vet Internship, 5 to 6 hours away, I TOLD HER, I thought her modem was going out. Well, you know how that goes...It died..I can't dial up.
I get an error in one place that says it is a modem problem......so bought a new one (daughter convinced me I could put it in) She has great faith and said "mom, if you can put in a new light fixture, without electrocuting yourself, you can put in a new modem)......opened box, read directions. Did trouble shoot options first.....they say my current modem is O.K.
Sigh, had other things to do.....so walked away from it for a couple of days.
I still need to practice the new EXCEL I learned in class, before the computer goes back to college. So that is the story. Don't want to completely screw up the computer.
I am at the Jr. College satellite campus (at least closer than the 40 mile one way drive I had to make for my EXCEL class- satellite campus does not offer this class) No time limits (like library), but a 20 mile one way drive.
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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:
Re: Greetings from the
Hi Angel,I'm glad you've "checked in".Yeah,BUT we are never to old to learn...I'm an example of that. I hate to think what I'd be like if I hadn't taken that computer class in 2002 at our community center!! I'd've never found you guys, peace and UBPN.
~Hugs,
Carolyn J
~Hugs,
Carolyn J
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Adult LOBPI
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BIGJAVSMOM
- Posts: 503
- Joined: Tue Apr 12, 2005 4:11 pm
Re: Greetings from the
Hey Angela- I always notice when you don't post for a few days and I will miss your wisdom terribly after the summer.
Sincerely, Marlyn
p.s- have you ever thought about checking into buying a rebuilt computer or a used one for cheap?
Sincerely, Marlyn
p.s- have you ever thought about checking into buying a rebuilt computer or a used one for cheap?