Guest guest Posted February 9, 2001 Report Share Posted February 9, 2001 In response to comments made about why the list is so important to all of us and the affect we can have with one another! Why we NEED one another. Just a " positive " note. . . laying in bed thinking while the flu running its course with me. . . missing all of you and anxious to get back to the list. . . . I thought of the greatest contribution any person makes in life whether disabled, ill or well! " Our greatest contribution to this life and our society around us, is the affect we have on others! " We may never know how we've affected others, inspired others, or give them courage to do something they might not have otherwise done; so let us go through life leaving a legacy and a trail of good affects in the hearts and minds of others! I recently wrote a song and within the lyrics this is my biggest challenge in life; to write the notes of " my " song in the hearts of others. . inpiring and encouraging them in a good way; To coin the phrase in a recent movie 98/99 (As Good As It Gets) with Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt. . .he told her " You make me want to be a better man " That is what you on this list have inspired in me. . . To be a better person! And I hope I live my life in such a way I make others want to be and do better! Isn't that what we are here for? Thank you for being my mentors! Hugs Libby ===== " I THANK GOD FOR MY HANDICAPS, FOR, THROUGH THEM, I HAVE FOUND MYSELF, MY WORK, AND MY GOD. " - Helen Keller " FRIENDS ARE LIKE PILLARS; SOMETMES THEY LEAN ON YOU; SOMETIMES THEY HOLD YOU UP! " Living w/CMT http://www.geocities.com/charcot_marie_tooth CAMPAIGNING for CMT Awareness http://www..org __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2001 Report Share Posted February 10, 2001 Hi Libby! I haven't posted much, due to my hands lately, but I do read the posts everyday and look forward to it. When I read that comment from one of my all time favorite movies, it was uncanny how it was one of the phrases that I live by...to make somebody else want to be a better man (person) is to me, one of the greatest gifts to give a friend. A few months ago while returning from a Thanksgiving dinner with friends, my friend replied to me, " I wish I could be like you, Kathy " . It brought tears to my eyes...I thought of all the physical challenges that I've been dealing with lately...maybe I do bring on a bit of laughter, hope, etc. to someone else in my life! It made me rethink my whole perspective on my life...even if we make a tiny difference in this world, we do make a difference, and to me, it is a significant change. Kathy in Brooklyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2001 Report Share Posted March 19, 2001 goatlfan@..., What's a DD? Patti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2001 Report Share Posted March 20, 2001 Andy, What town are you from that is near Ottumwa? That is so neat that there are actually peple from Iowa on this list!!!!! I actually live in Eldon which is 16 miles from Ottumwa....I work in the meat packing plant there. Mc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2002 Report Share Posted March 16, 2002 Hi Everyone, When getting the tests done at great plains labs, do you need to have a dr to interpret the results, or does great plains labs give you an interpretation? And if so, are they reliable interpretstions or are they schewed (sp?) to get someone to buy products? 'my son's (6/AS/highly verbal) results from Great Plains Lab came back as horribly high on a wide variety of yeast, bacteria and assorted other gut bugs.' >From: >Reply- > >Subject: [ ] Digest Number 760 >Date: 16 Mar 2002 01:18:37 -0000 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2002 Report Share Posted June 1, 2002 Hello everyone, I have just joined the group and just wanted to give a friendly Hi and Hello to everyone. My name is Pat Armstrong and I am a soap addict (LOL). I was introduced to the art of soapmaking almost 5 years ago, by Ela (current member of the list). I started out with M & P for a long time and just last year began working with CP (I love CP). I also make lotion bars, bath salts etc. Currently I am trying to elevate what was once a hobby into a strong part time business and then down the road, possibly a full time. I am happy to be on the list and I look forward to participating in the group. Thanks, Pat ===== The Stylish Collection - Handcrafted Soaps and more.... __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2002 Report Share Posted June 1, 2002 Not going just yet-Welcome to the group Pat! Feel free to jump in anytime about anything. We're a very informal bunch. Where do you live? I make mp, cphp, and a bunch of different toiletries. I live in Baldwinsville, NY (outside of Syracuse). Colleen Listmom #2 __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2002 Report Share Posted June 1, 2002 Hi, Pat ... I'm so glad to see you here! You guys are going to love Pat .... she is so talented, and a lot of fun to be around. :-> She does jewelry AND soap, too ... CP and M & P!! - Ela (000)___(000) Ela Heyn / @ @ \ ferret@... | | ======@====== http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/5483 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2002 Report Share Posted June 1, 2002 Oh, that reminds me ... I asked this before, but don't know for sure if I got an answer. What would be the best way to get to the summer gathering? Is there Amtrak or Greyhound or Pan in the area? Thanks! - Ela (000)___(000) Ela Heyn / @ @ \ ferret@... | | ======@====== http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/5483 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2003 Report Share Posted July 28, 2003 To Joan, It has been my experience that most orthopedic doctors are pretty ignorant about people like us! I was in a car accident 3 months post surgery and I went to the local hospital in No. Va. and they asked me what they were looking at!!! This is a BIG, well-known suburban hospital. You need to find a specialist and can tell you about that team in your area that is supposed to be so good. I had Harrington Rod surgery in 1981, refused in 1983 with the large rod removed and a smaller one put in to try to force fusion. I was in horrible pain most of the time. In 1988, the disc between L5/S1 protruded onto the sciatic nerve and that did me in. I ended up having the rod removed and the last area there fused. Now, I walk 3 miles, swim, do the stairmaster, bike and do water aerobics with NO pain. I teach but I do not stand for most of the day - I use a stool and all is fine. The only problem I do have and it is a big one is that because of the flatback, I lean very far forward. I have not looked into further revision surgery because the pain level is so good. In your case, you should see a specialist and look into having the surgery. My doctor would give me no guarantee that it would work - but he literally gave me my life back. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2004 Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 Viv This makes me so mad. They tried to do the same thing to me. Like you should just lie down and die. I fought this. First hobbies are something you can stop when you can't go any further or just miss a day, unlike work. Have a talk with your doctor. Get him to write a report explaining what things you can and can't do and for how long. Tell him to explain the psychological effects of not working and that you have to do something. I know this is so easy to say, but try not to get upset. They do this on purpose. Marsha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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