Re: Thirteen Years Ago

JHarper33 (JHarper33(AT)aol.com)
Fri, 3 Apr 1998 15:04:28 EST

In a message dated 98-04-03 14:58:01 EST, JSp3690010(AT)aol.com writes:

> Initially, no one believed me.
> My family, after a couple of hours, took me to the nearest emergency room
> where the doctors there didn't believe me at first either.

That must have been REALLY hard to deal with!!!

> Presently, at twenty-five years of age, I live a happy, healthy
> and normal life as a paraplegic in a wheelchair. I work, have a home, two
> cats, lots of friends, a caring and supportive family and this new
computer!
> Any illness that I have experienced in the past thirteen years can be
> directly
> attributed to being paralyzed. Although, last summer, I was diagnosed with
> hypothyroidism. Any connection? Doubt it. Probably just dumb luck.

I think you have a good attitude. That helps immensely! I had thyroid problems
before TM, but I don't know if there is any connection.

> I insist that it is better than flying
> through a car window, as some other disabled people have in their
accidents.

I think that's probably true.

Welcome to our little group -- wish there was no need for such a group, but,
as it is, I'm glad you found us!! There are a lot of great people here.

Barbara H. from GA