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richardwise
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Dec 24, 2013

MERRY CHRISTMAS

After a bad motorcycle accident 5 years ago that left me with a crippled leg, my focus was on how to become "normal" again. It took a while to realize I can't be the way I was. Since joining rv.net, and following, and sometimes posting to, this forum, I found that everyone faces challenges and there is no "normal". I may be worse off than some, but better off than others. We all enjoy life the best we can. I am thankful for the fellowship and support of everyone here. MERRY CHRISTMAS to all!
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    Irover
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    Dec 26, 2013
    We are not dis-abled we are able to do a lot of things; just have to learn to do them a bit differently. I also like Chockful of Nuts's way of handling things!

    Merry Christmas and Have a Great New Year!

    I have Congestive Heart Failure; Coronary Artery Disease; Cardiomopathy; Ischemia; which causes fatigue; Shortness of Breath; and heart pain. But I will not give up until they plant me under the grass////////! Irover
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    bjcarpetguy
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    Dec 26, 2013
    Had surgery 2 weeks ago on my neck, second one, go tomorrow for staple removal.
    Am looking forward to getting on with projects to get ready to get on the road again this spring.
    The Pain is what it is. My biggest motivation is getting out of this cold weather.

    Everyone Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and safe travels to all.
    Bill & Tammy Jones.
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    Chock_Full_o__N
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    Dec 25, 2013
    Dog Folks wrote:
    richardwise wrote:
    After a bad motorcycle accident 5 years ago that left me with a crippled leg, my focus was on how to become "normal" again. It took a while to realize I can't be the way I was. Since joining rv.net, and following, and sometimes posting to, this forum, I found that everyone faces challenges and there is no "normal". I may be worse off than some, but better off than others. We all enjoy life the best we can. I am thankful for the fellowship and support of everyone here. MERRY CHRISTMAS to all!


    Merry Christmas to you.

    Best advice I received when becoming disabled: "Focus on what you CAN do, not what you CAN'T do."


    My DH has stage 4 lung/heart disease, plus chronic lung infection so he frequently feels fatigued and breathless. Still, he says "I can be sick at home in my bed or I can be sick in the woods. I choose the woods." He is my inspiration.
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    Dog_Folks
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    Dec 24, 2013
    richardwise wrote:
    After a bad motorcycle accident 5 years ago that left me with a crippled leg, my focus was on how to become "normal" again. It took a while to realize I can't be the way I was. Since joining rv.net, and following, and sometimes posting to, this forum, I found that everyone faces challenges and there is no "normal". I may be worse off than some, but better off than others. We all enjoy life the best we can. I am thankful for the fellowship and support of everyone here. MERRY CHRISTMAS to all!


    Merry Christmas to you.

    Best advice I received when becoming disabled: "Focus on what you CAN do, not what you CAN'T do."
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    mistressofdistr
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    Dec 24, 2013
    I agree that there is no such thing as "normal" and I also agree that we each have to do the best we can with what we have!

    With your new and improved outlook on life you will do fine and I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.:)

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