[Hockey]

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

[anon1028]

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.

[Hockey]

Originally Posted by markneil1212

this must be a hard day for you hockey. the hallmark card remark was funny though. you have't lost your sense of humor. 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.

[Living_Dazed]

There doesn't seem any appropriate words to say.

I thinking of you.

Jenna

[Mark in Idaho]

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.

[Marina22]

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

[willgardner]

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.

[Floyd4]

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

[Hockey]

Originally Posted by Floyd4

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.

[berkeleybrain]

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!