Happy Birthday Nancy Birk

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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

Happy Birthday Nancy Birk

Post by Kath »

Dear Nancy
I hope you are enjoying your Birthday and having lots of fun. You deserve it after all your years of service to all of us here at UBPN.

Kath robpi/adult
Kath robpi/adult

Kathleen Mallozzi
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TinaT
Posts: 155
Joined: Sun Feb 24, 2008 3:21 am

Re: Happy Birthday Nancy Birk

Post by TinaT »

Nancy,

Happiest of Birthdays...................

With you and all you have given to this board there are no words of Thanks enough to express.

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY..........

Tina BiOBPI/Sometimes Adult
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jennyb
Posts: 1183
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: Happy Birthday Nancy Birk

Post by jennyb »

Happy Birthday Nancy, one of the original crew! All the very best from downunder.
Jen NZ
RTBPI (and very occasionally adult, it bcomes in handy for buying beer but not much else)
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Joanie
Posts: 499
Joined: Sat Aug 13, 2005 9:03 am

Re: Happy Birthday Nancy Birk

Post by Joanie »

I might as well post it here, too. I hope you had a wonderful birthday.

Joanie
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PRISCILLA
Posts: 100
Joined: Sun Feb 15, 2004 5:43 pm
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: Son, traumatic injured (TBPI) - November 2003. 3 surgeries to date.
Location: North Carolina

Re: Happy Birthday Nancy Birk

Post by PRISCILLA »

Happy Birthday Nancy ! Hope you had a wonderful day !
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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:
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Re: Happy Birthday Nancy Birk

Post by Carolyn J »

I'm a Day Late, but I do hope you overdosed on Chocolate and Starbucks, Nancy!. ;)

A Late HAPPY BIRTHDAY and
God Bless You,
Carolyn J and Scott
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
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