Anniversary
 

Today is the 7th anniversary of my mva. Even Hallmark doesn't have a card for that one. :(

this must be a hard day for you hockey. you are so strong for getting through all these years i admire you. you told me that you were hoping for future advance in science and that gave me hope. i am in contact with a guy at brain injury association of America and they are working hard in lots of universities. I'm babbling. basically i and others are here for you now and in the future.

I'm glad you've made contact with BIAA. It's important to reach out to those who understand and know where to get help.

There doesn't seem any appropriate words to say.

I thinking of you.

Jenna

The card for today is a Condolence card. We need to try to remember that a part of us died on this day. Fortunately, just a part of us died. Most of us is still kicking.

Fortunately, for many that part did not die. It is just struggling.

I have two dates. I don't know the exact date in 1965 when I suffered my bad accident. But, on January 16, 2001, the injury that caused my disability happened.

My best to you.

Dear Hockey,

My heart is with you. As Mark said - part of us died on that day. It was our worst part. The best part of us is still there :hug:

Cheers to your courage, strength and perseverance.
Cheers to your daring, unyielding spirit.
Cheers to your extraordinary life.

You are an absolute inspiration.

"Because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do things I can do" -Hellen Keller.

my best to you on this painful day. My life changer was march 1 2006. My day started out so perfect then a whole series of unfortunate events came together...and the rest is history

Yes, it's amazing how your whole life can change in an instant. I always tell people, don't put off the things you want to do. I try to seize the moment myself.

I've been told, if I push myself less, that I may be able to prolong the time before my spinal injuries put me in a wheelchair. However, my daughter needs me now. I want to host sleepovers, drive her to amusement parks and take her to her activities, while I still can.

If I can hold out until she's off to college, I'll be able to face the wheelchair, knowing I did the best I could for her, when she needed me most. Then, I'll try to be the best wheelchair mom any adult child ever had. Heck, you can console daughters over broken romances and lazy landlords, from a sitting position.

Hockey-
You just brought tears to my eyes. Your attitude about being the best you can be-despite this pcs/mtbi- is inspiring.

7 years of hugging what sounds like a great daughter from a great mom!
:)

Hockey,

You sound like an incredible person and a loving mom. I hope that 7 years after my injury I will remain as gracious and encouraging as you are. Your daughter is blessed with such a special mom.

" You are an inspiration...", that's what your card should read. Take care,
M-i-m:hug:

Hockey,

You are an extraordinary human being with a beautiful spirit. Your daughter is very lucky to have you.

Hi Hockey,

I have tears too reading all this. Also a part of us did die that day.

You are such a wonderful person and mom and help so many, big hugs...:grouphug::grouphug:

:hug: to you Hockey.

After reading this thread I've decided that on my anniversaries I'm going to eat cake from now on... to celebrate the part of me that didn't die.

Besides, I really like cake. :)

Starr

Hockey,

:grouphug:

Cake sounds good. My weight is at an all time low for the last 35 years so I can splurge.

My favorites are yellow cake with chocolate frosting and German Chocolate cake. a bit of trivia, German Chocolate cake has nothing to do with Germany. It is named for a baker named German.

Yummmmmmm

Hi Hockey,

Today is my 4 year anniversary for the MVA I was in too.

I try to remember the lessons the injury has taught me more than dwell on what it took away from me...

-I am a more patient person.
-There is a place for everyone in this great, big world.
-Even slow and/or disabled people can contribute in some way and be "productive".
-Family is more important than career.
-Quality time with loved ones is what makes life special/great/fun.
-I am only human and I make mistakes and that's ok.
-Material Possessions and wealth do not bring happiness.

(Can you guys tell I'm an American?)

I'm sure there are many more things I could add - but my memory isn't what it once was... ;)

We went out to dinner last year to celebrate being alive for the anniversary - to celebrate how far we'd come since then and to congratulate our tenacity through it all. :grouphug:

my 17 year old daughter just graduated this year and reading this made me cry really hard

Thinking of you and admiring your strength and courage!!
Your daughter is so lucky!
Here's to continued healing and less degeneration!!!

yes, cake is very good!

That's the spirit!

Your Not Alone Sux
 

I am happy for you having good spirits! We are survivors! We made it!

I also went threw my 3year anniversary. It is very hard to handle. The whole month before, I was stressed & depressed that caused sickness after sickness. I fell of the boat and was so fogged I was not taking care of myself in eating and taking vitamins. I am now coming out of last sickness. I did eat cake:hug: