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  1. #16
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    We are very happy to hear that! Congratulations!

    Keep us posted on your progress.
    "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather, to skid in broadside thoroughly used-up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: WOW WHAT A RIDE!!!!"

  2. #17
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    Super fabulous news, Jeannie! Loads of happy healing butterflies in every colour headed to your home.

    Now that you'll have steady internet access, PM me with your email address if you'd like to receive my picture a day. I think the beautiful flowers and such will help in your recovery just a little...

    Hugs,
    ~T~
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  3. #18
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    Great News Jeanne...I can feel your upbeat attitude in your thread. Good for you!!!! That will really help in your recovery

    ~ JoAnn

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    Time for an update

    Ok Jeannie - you have been home for two days. Let us know how it is going! Inquiring minds want to know.

    "When I'm on my bike I forget about things like age. I just have fun." Kathy Sessler

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  5. #20
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    Arrow Update

    Thanks everyone for the welcome back. It IS really good to be home.

    I have to be honest and tell you I am struggling with a number of things. Everything is a major undertaking - even taking a shower and washing my hair! I realize it's going to take time - probably a very long time - but it's hard, and I find myself getting just a little discouraged.

    I promise to check back in when I'm in a better frame of mind. I HATE being a whiner!
    "The bicycle was the first machine to redefine successfully the notion of what is feminine. The bicycle came to symbolize something very precious to women - their independence."—Sally Fox

  6. #21
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    I thought that might be the case, Jeannie.
    It is a definite phase but it passes quickly and you'll begin to see your small victories and improvements again.
    Believe me, I've been there.

    All you need is love...la-dee-da-dee-da...all you need is love!

  7. #22
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    Jeannie-

    Never worry about venting here!!!

    You're home - that's a victory. You're taking a shower and washing your hair - that's a victory.

    Things WILL get easier as time goes on - just look at how far you've come! You're an inspiration to us all

    Carrie Anne
    Most days in life don't stand out, But life's about those days that will...

  8. #23
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    Great to see you are home Jeannie, and fab to see you checking in here
    TE gals are behind you, praying for you or lighting candles for you
    Like CA says, every step on the way to recovery is a fantastic achievement.

    Arohanui, na Raven


    Courage does not always roar. Sometimes, it is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying,
    "I will try again tomorrow".


  9. #24
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    Jeannie,

    So glad to hear the great news that you are at home! I've been swamped unlike ever before these last couple of months doing a self-study Coastal Navigation class (sailing), so cycling has kinda taken a back seat in my life yet again. I couldn't even allow myself to come onto TE as I would spend time here instead of studying, so I had to go cold turkey -- this is my first post since March!! Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that I had thought of you often, and really appreciated your sweet snail-mail note from early April. Happily, I'm through with class now, passed the difficult exam, so I'll have more time for riding (and checking out TE!) again now.

    Hope your healing continues to come along and that you'll be riding that beautiful new bike before too long. It does take TIME (and the patience of Job) to come back from a serious injury, and you had it worse than most, but I'm here to tell you that you will be back! I can hardly believe it's been two years since my accident, but I'm doing just great now, and you will be too.

    Keep those spirits up and just take it a day at a time.

    All the best,

    Emily
    Emily

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  10. #25
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    Thanks so much for the encouragement, everyone. It means so very much!

    Emily, glad you passed your exam. Thank you for making your first post such an encouraging one to me.

    Every day IS a victory.
    "The bicycle was the first machine to redefine successfully the notion of what is feminine. The bicycle came to symbolize something very precious to women - their independence."—Sally Fox

 

 

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