Reeve Foundation Paralysis Community

Hazeleyes, You are right on the bit of universal male'' problems.  :)  When my kids were small, I was always the one who found the babysitter, or made arrangements for the dog to be cared for if we were away, etc.  So some of it here, is that he is expecting you to make any scheduling arrangements, b/c that is what guys do ...

Trish, this is;t about counseling, but about your surgery .... I am not sure what your plans are, but I would let your husband fend for himself a little more that usual.  Make plans for the kids ... maybe staying w. friends, reschedule the nurse to come in at bedtime, or whatever point you figure he truly cannot be left alone any longer, and ...

Trish-411: Do you think it is appropriate to ever involve your children in your SCI care?  If so at what age and to what extent?Trish, I just saw this.My kids were older than yours when I got hurt.  My daughters were 13 and 15, and my sons were 18 and 21.  The boys were in college in Boston, where I was in the hospital.  It ...

It has been a long time coming!  So glad it has finally passed!!

Trish-411:.  In my dreams, I seem to know he is paralyzed although he is often not doing what I expect.  He might walk for a bit, be lying in a bed using his arms, or sitting on a sofa.  I am often perplexed as to how this is happening because I know that he should be paralyzed.  Usually in my dreams I have this feeling of “how

 me too.spring is coming.  (ok, this picture is from last year, but there is hope, despite the freezingrain outside my window .....

I think we vote simply by viewing her you tube video, the link in below her name in the post.Good luck liliana! 

Dear ratherbflyin,Welcome to the community.  What level is your injury?  My youngest daughter graduates from high school this year, and I find personally, the combination of my injury 4 years ago, and the looming empty nest is giving me a whole ''what am I going to do with my life now'' feeling.  So I can relate to what you are ...

If he can type, and use a computer, he should look into a career path that can be follwed that way.  As far as him reaching out here.  Give him the links, and then let it be.  Who knows, some day he may decide to look. 

 I meant the smilies, lol.  Guess they only date their own kind .....  Doesn;t look like anyone here is dating much tho'.  I suspect my hubby would be a little annoyed if I started!  

There are some cute ones here .....

The progress you have made is fantastic!  I am so glad to hear it.  As far as the weather .... I hear you.  It is below 0 here right now as well.  I haven;t been anywhere in a few days, b/c it is just too cold to bother!  I guess I can just say ..... keep working, so that when aspring does get here, you will be able to ...

I had a few sessions of pt, specifically for strengthening my shoulders, so that I am less likely to damage them (further, I suspect.)   When I DO the exercises regularly, it really makes a difference.  Considering I over 50, and have had shoulder issues in the past, I need to be doing everything I can.

You should bring it up!  Think about what the worst thing that will happen.  Probably, ''Can;t afford it, historic building, yadda yadda ......''.    (Not, I am sure ''HA! That's right, we did it on purpose to keep YOU out! )  <<<<looking for a mean pirate smiley thereIf the portable ramp works, that would ...

Thanks FF, that will be helpful to read.

snow on the bushes today

You will need to start to wear glow in the dark shirts.  That, and bring a small ramp (wedge) to put under the chair, leveling out the ramp in the theater.