Greetings

> Wow. I didn't know about your accident. One
> thing it shows is that we can't take things
> for granted... We should be grateful for
> what we have every day.

This is so true... I had no idea when I left my house that day in 1994 that I wouldnt return for several weeks. And that when I did -- I wouldnt be in any condition to pick up where I walked out.

I remember lying in the hospital bed. I was confused. Time seemed to pass very slowly and very quickly at the same time. I listened to three surgeons as they stood at the end of my bed and decided not to do surgery on me as it was doubtful I would live through the night. I tried to speak, to raise my hand, but I wasnt able to - and I was frustrated. I dont recall being afraid, which seems odd now that I think back on it, I just remember feeling trapped somewhere that I didnt belong.

Almost two weeks later I left the hospital: over 50% deaf, with the majority of my right side paralyzed, my jaws wired and unable to raise my arms or turn my head... barely walking. The diagnosis was severe brain damage, minimal lifestyle from that point forward.

I was a single mother to a two year old child.
Prior to the accident, I worked three jobs to support us.

I had a miraculous recovery... but not before I lost everything that I owned.

> I've been a fan of Lynn's posts (on various
> forums) for a long time... She also has her
> own forum. I urge everyone to check it out
> every now and then - especially for Lynn's
> own posts.

> (I look out for what she writes all the time
> - she's always shared incredibly valuable
> advice!)

{blush} Thanks Dien :)




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