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Old 05-18-2007, 07:18 AM
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I'm sorry for both you and your daughter. I have only recently be dx with RSD, but I also have horses. I haven't ridden in over 3 years, yet I still spend time with them. I had to get them used to the crutches, then wheelchairs, then pumps going on and off. On my worse days, (I had a lot), hubby would gather all the equipment I was attached to, carry me to my wheelchair, take me outside the door, then he would bring one of the horses to me so I could smell and pet him. It wasn't much, but in all honestly, if I didn't have my horses, dogs, and cats, I don't think I would have a reason to get out of bed. Kids are grown, and hubby can take care of himself. If the horses bring her joy, try to get her close to one, even just to do a light brushing. Just to get a horsey/doggy kiss is worth it's weight in gold. If she wants to talk to another horse lover/owner, I'd love to talk to her. It doesn't matter the age, losing the ability to do what you love hurts, sometimes more than the RSD>
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