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Hey Marc,

Yeah, I guess I really lucked out in the spouse department. She has been great with the whole amputation/recovery process.

I wear shorts in the summer, also. I was a bit self-conscious at first, but then I got used to the looks people give me when they see I'm an amputee. I got to the point that I figure it's not my problem what other people think.

Thank you Marc. That was pretty kind. I guess that life is just requiring us to be strong. One of the things I am working on now to prepare for summer and the courage and ability to (hopefully) wear shorts with a bit of comfort is humor. I am having Betty Boop put on my new leg and designing my own shirts with amputee humor. My thought are that his will help me to take things a bit light hearted this summer. Well, have a great day.
Tammy

yeah i know about garage costs. two of my cousins r in NYC. one at NYU and the other at sum med skool...but they pay more for their garage than i do for my house in Louisiana

nyc humid! i live in louisiana man. it is soooo humid that the gators cry their eyes out! btw how about handicap parkin on he street?

hey marc, hope all is going well. man u shud be shy to wear shorts. have u seen ur legs! just kidding man. wat part of NYC r u in? i hear that city is very wheelchair accessible. i'll be there late summer for sum treatment.
ne way more to com as time passes.
p.s. ur dads house looks nice!

lifes worth livin..... and joy is worth givin... u already know me so well.. haha, GOD BLESS YA....peace

Thank you Marc. It sounds like you are also a pretty strong person. I think it is true that the self-consciousness that goes along with the disfigurement can be as crippling as the disablement it self. I say good for you that you are wearing shorts in public and getting comfortable with yourself.