Dear Tara, I do so sympathize with you, as my injuries to the nervous system were permanent as well.... all because the first four surgeons to whom I was sent refused me treatment. ANGRY?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! I could/would have rearranged their physiques had I known as they were dropping me like some hot potato due to my profession when their refusal to treat me was, in itself, making my injury permanent!!!! Oh, and I will worsen as time goes by, but I am dedicated to taking the blessings God has placed in my life and do well by them, this is my lot, my call, my goal in life. Pay forward the best I may possibly do; for this reason, I greet people with "I am blessed, how are you?"

Ever your supportive friend,
Mark56