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    Dawn


    Location:
    Charleston, SC
    Your Disability bk - left leg
    How long have you been an amputee? 2-5 years
    How did you become disabled? Grandpa ran a red light, hit me/Harley
    What type(s) of prosthesis do you use? flex foot, custom suction liner
    Music Variety- Manhatten Transfer,Diana Krall,Bette Midler,Journey,Eagles,STYX, and the list goes on. You can keep the rap crap and the heavy metal though.
    Movies Blue Lagoon, Willy Wonka, Dirty Dancing, Beaches, Rudy, and I'm a Disney lover because the soundtracks are usually awesome.
    TV ER, Dr.G, Army Wives, and I am forced to watch the news
    Books Oh the medication has warped my short term memory. I have read all the Harry Potter books. Other than that, my attention span is good for a newspaper article.
    Likes Affection, honesty, laughter, fun, friendships, happy hour
    Dislikes Thiefs, users, and liars, and oh yeah,the old bastard that ran me over and tried to leave the scene
    Hobbies Water sports, boating, kayaking, swimming, golf, cycling, and motorcycling
    Vices Happy hour
    Virtues I'll leave that to my friends to decide.
    Heroes My mother and anybody that knows that life is about giving and helping others
    Here For Not Specified
    Relationship Status Married
    Orientation Not Specified
    Children Proud Parent
    Number of Children 2
    Body Type Average
    Height 5'6"
    Religion Christian - other
    Ethnicity White / Caucasian
    Smoke Not Specified
    Drink Yes

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    Tuesday, October 2, 2007, 12:32 PM [General]

    I saw this site advertised on tv this week. I became an amputee 3 1/2 years ago at Daytona Bike Week '04. I didn't make it there though because an 80 year old driver ran a red light and ended that vacation.

    I guess it would be nice to chat with others about the new lifestyle. Things have adjusted well. I just have had a few issues with getting the, "You aren't the same person" story. I think I have a darn good attitude. I try not to dwell on myself. I like to accomplish something each day, happy hour being one of the most favorite, along with any type of exercise; kayaking, cycling, walking, etc. I have severe phantom pain that will never go away, but I'm used to it. So the toughest issue so far has been that I have no problem talking about my situation because I think it helps others. In doing so, close friends and family get tired of me being stopped and questioned so much. It has made me self conscious of my personality. Sometimes I just can't make everybody happy, and I strive to make people happy.

     

     

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    thanks for the info. i didn't realize i would have to watch for additional stump sweeling on cate. i am just a little worried about flying just days after further amputation.

    thanks kim

    Kim
    October 12, 2007
    03:12 PM CST

    Believe me this had nothing to do with the south. I have been to every state and I love the south. This happens in my part of town too which has a lot of Indians as in India and Pakistanis.
    I have not seen this with other national backgrounds. The lady at the drug store here and the lady at Subway both of Indian descent just came right out and asked.
    People of Western European background would generally find that rude.
    One amusing event at a Moscow hotel the worker there asked well not in English. I did the burrr routine shivering motion
    Later I learnt the russian word for frostbite

    Ian
    October 06, 2007
    01:51 PM CST

    That is awesome! You are officially on my list, and I'll keep you posted on any progress I make. My best friend is from SC, and Charleston is her favorite place. So next time I'm down visiting her, I'll have to let you know, maybe we can have lunch together or something.
    -Steph

    Steph
    October 03, 2007
    06:38 PM CST

    Hey Dawn: Thanks for the information. It is greatly appreciated. All you folks make me believe that I have made the right decision. Although I was already feeling comforable that I had decided this was right, it is so nice to hear from you to ensure all will be ok. Really looking forward to golfing again and just having a lot of fun with my grandchildren.
    Thanks again.

    Linda
    October 02, 2007
    02:27 PM CST