Well said.
Barbara H.
In a message dated 8/27/98 9:42:12 AM EST, luthyen(AT)erols.com writes:
> Hi all!
>
> I've been giving some thought to this thing. In doing so, several things
> come to mind. TM does affect
> each of us differently, and perhaps Mr. Ketchem's case was one of the
> "light" ones with a quick
> recovery. If so, I am glad for him. In the total context of his life,
> perhaps it IS no big thing, and
> something he's gone on from. Please remember that has been the story for
> many of this group. We
> should allow him that without anger if so.We should allow him to go on in
> any case, and not force
> him into our perception of what the experience is or should be. You can't
> force a spokesperson. It
> has to come from the heart.I wish him good luck and a continued recovery,
> and like everyone else,
> we can be here for him if he needs us.
>
> As re: the directors of TMA, let's remember it's a VOLUNTEER organization
> with all the resources that means-namely few to none-just getting going. I
> think that issue's been thoroughly discussed- I just wanted to say thanks
> to them. I know I have days without the energy to even turn on the
> computer, let alone frame a coherent reply..thanks for what you do when you
> can do!
>
> I am also wondering why we need "our own Chris Reeve." Chris Reeve is doing
> wonderful things for
> ALL the spinal cord injured, and the research he is urging to be funded
> will benefit us as well. Perhaps
> we just need to be sure that we are included on his list of beneficiaries.
>
> Just a few of my thought-take 'em or leave 'em :)
> ::hands the vent to the next in line::
>
> Sam
>