Ashley - 09/05/00 17:57:35
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I just want to tell you to be strong and continue your fight, it's a long process. I was in a car accident and was hurt severly. Though the help of my friends I was able to recover almost completely. I still have no short term memory, but if that is the only thing wrong with me than so be it!!! Your story has helped me in my psycology class (I'm doing a report on brain trauma). Thanks a million and I hope everything works out for you!!!!!
Ashley - 09/05/00 17:53:51
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Shannon - 09/05/00 03:29:30
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I am an ot student just taking a tour of some great stories.
Cheers!
Antonia Moser - 09/03/00 02:29:35
My Email:MOSERA@prodigy.net
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Your story is so heart-rending and yet so glorious that it is difficult to know what to say. I want to salute you, your parents who knew better than just let their son lie there and die. I'm so happy they didn't listen to the so-called professionals. And
eah!! to your brother for praying from Day 1. I'm so glad you are alive and have such a great, and loving family. I have five sons and one is named David, he also is special. You will make it. You are correct, God wants you here on earth for some reason
ou do not even suspect yet. When the time comes, you will know. God be with all of you. Hugs, Ant
Antonia Moser - 09/03/00 02:29:34
My Email:MOSERA@prodigy.net
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Your story is so heart-rending and yet so glorious that it is difficult to know what to say. I want to salute you, your parents who knew better than just let their son lie there and die. I'm so happy they didn't listen to the so-called professionals. And
eah!! to your brother for praying from Day 1. I'm so glad you are alive and have such a great, and loving family. I have five sons and one is named David, he also is special. You will make it. You are correct, God wants you here on earth for some reason
ou do not even suspect yet. When the time comes, you will know. God be with all of you. Hugs, Ant
John K. Walters - 07/12/00 19:03:10
My Email:jenny@sirs.org
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Good luck!
tammy & Gabby - 05/16/00 19:07:28
My Email:tammy.beaver@worldnet.att.nrt
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Your story is the first one that read.Im glad i read your story i am going to E-mail you ok
tammy & gabby
Gayle Fowler - 05/04/00 15:32:11
My URL:http://geocities.datacellar.net/mel_gibfan/
My Email:mel_gibfan@hotmail.com
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I loved your page and wow!!! what you've been through.I am so glad you have that angel of a mother to help you along your path of recovery its so important to have that.Keep up the faith.
BIG HUGS Gayle
Sonya Brown - 03/20/00 05:37:59
My Email:brownr@ipa.net
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Your family is blessed to have such a wonderful son. Please be strong and have a happy,healthy life. God helps those who help themselves and I pray that my son will be as willfull as you are.
cyndie - 01/25/00 20:59:17
My Email:cynbird@jps.net
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Just searching for TBI/ABI info - my 1.5yr old son's father was in a car wreck on Jan 14, 2000, and hit his head on the windshield. He was in a coma for 5 days, and now is slowly responding. The Dr. said that there was no bleeding or swelling, and they
ad to compare his CAT scan to a normal CAT scan to see the damage, if any - but to me, it seems like he would recover alot faster than he is.
I'm very happy for you having such a great and supportive family. I hope that James does come around enough to interact with our son. I also hope that your situation with your daughter improves. Thanks for listening!
-C
Darwin Gerdes - 01/20/00 04:48:54
My Email:mtf5@brainerd.net
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Dave my brother had a TBI 2yrs ago from a motorcycle accident,if you would like to e-mail him leave a message at my e-mail,never give up!
Phillip - 12/02/99 13:35:58
My URL:http://www.campc.com
My Email:webmaster@campc.com
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Hi, was just cruising some of the TBI pages and wanted to drop in and say Hello, and at the same time invite you to add your link to our links page by visiting http://www.campc.com/pages/index.html. Have a great holiday season!!!
Karen
My URL:http://www.angelfire.com/ca/kktbisocialnetwork
My Email:kkranztbisocnet@yahoo.com
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WOW DAVID. WHAT AN INSPIRATION YOUR AND YOUR FAMILY ARE!!!!!!!!!!! BEST OF LUCK ON YOUR ONGOING RECOVERY. THERE IS MORE PROGRESS YET TO COME!!!
Love, Karen
Shelly Mullen - 09/27/99 14:06:41
My Email:msgtsam7@stev.net
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Hello there. I just read your story and thought I'd send you a note. I'm also a TBI survivor, but mine was the result of a mva. TBI is no fun, is it? So many people don't understand what TBI is all about and then can't understand why we survivors are a li
tle :different" now. Have patience where your daughter is concerned. She has to adjust to the fact that DAD is "different" now , too. She's young, she loves her Dad so she will. Just give her time. If you're looking for a pen pal I'd be honored to keep on
writing. Let me know and keep your chin up.......Shelly Mullen
Mark Greenfield - 09/26/99 20:53:01
My Email:MarkAnthony@webTV.net
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No coment, I dont want to incriminate myself!
"Swirl" - 09/26/99 15:08:58
My Email:swirlblshe@webtv.net
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Keep on going! All of us that have had something as difficult as BI to deal with, become better, more level headed people in the long run!
Keith Sherrard - 09/26/99 14:10:58
My Email:sherrard@recorder.ca
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Nice web page David and I will favourite it to read on. From a TBI friend Keith S
joan - 09/19/99 04:35:25
My Email:luv4ht@mailexcite.com
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Hi Dave,just saw your web page. My ex husband has a brain injury from a car accident. We have a 3yr old daughter. I never kept her from him and I'm so sorry about what your ex is doing to you. God bless you and in time your daughter will see the wonderful
person you really are.
cindy davis - 07/21/99 03:05:52
My Email:cyndee@netzone.com
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Hey Dave ...read your story, I'm sorry to hear what happend to you, but, I'm glad your not giving up & your as strong as you sound. My husband was hit from behind on the head with a baseball bat & it shattered his skull into 16 pieces. He has many many pr
blems & would have given up, I think, if I didnt push him so hard to try. He gets mad at me & I get tired but I dont see us having any other choice. Thanks for your story, it keeps me strong. Hugs to you.....CINDY
Teri "Jaysmom" Belotti - 06/12/99 02:08:36
My URL:http://members.aol.com/Cubaba7/page/index.htm
My Email:Cubaba7@aol.com
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Hi David & Mom. I have visited your website several times and after looking through your guestbook, I see I have never signed it myself. Sorry. I'm glad to hear you are home from the hospital and doing better. Be strong & keep the Faith. Many hugs, Teri
Jay D. Enloe - 06/09/99 17:58:51
My URL:http://www.fortunecity.com/meltingpot/hornsey/853/hemiman.htm
My Email:jhemiman01@aol.com
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I tried to 'e' you but something in my computer wouldn't cooperate. I do believe head injuries are contagious because ever once in a while computers will not do what I want them to. I know this is supposed to be your guestbook but I will use it for corr
spondence. Come visit my web site at www.fortunecity.com/meltingpot/hornsey/853/hemiman.htm or go to the link on the TBI web's link. It is listed as Jay D. Enloe. Did you have a 'near death' as did I? E me at jhemiman01@aol.com.
May God Bless You,
Jay D. Enloe
Greg and Patsy - 05/25/99 22:07:24
My URL:http://website.lineone.net/~greg.whorwood
My Email:greg.whorwood@lineone.net
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David you are doing so well. You are a great source of strength to us too - thank you. Greg is fighting and struggling to make as best a recovery as he can and he never gives up either. He walked the whole length of the gym at college in a walking fr
me! You will win through. Keep on pumping that pump and the water will come out of the well......... God Bless you and your lovely family David. From Patsy and Greg in England.
Cindy - 05/23/99 07:03:11
My URL:http://gvtc.com/~jjr/mom/index3.html
My Email:dwharton@matnet.com
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Hi...my name is Cindy and I am the sister of Robert whom has also survived TBI...His story is much the same including the worst part of all ...as you and your family did ( The Medical Professionals)...If you can survive them you can survive anything!!!heh
...I am so proud of you and your family...Your mom sounds just like mine....we never give up either...and in fact have witnessed Doctors shrieking when they saw us coming down the hall. I live in alaska with my family, husband, son, and daughter. My Mot
er and brother are in Texas. I have spent the last 8 months seperated from my husband and son, taking my daughter with me to texas to do all the same things your Mom and Dad have done for you. My brother had his accident only 2 weeks following a family
acation here in Alaska. We had gone white water rafting, mountain climbing, helicopeter up to Mt Mckinley (all the dangerous things) and then he was involved in the accident upon his return to texas. We will be moving to Texas as soon as we can arrange
t..Unlike your Mom ours doesnt have a Dad to help so we are pulling together. Not for one minute do I regret or have bad feelings about any of the work involved as people so often suggest I should...It is hard to explain the strength and love that a pers
n can pull out of themselves when a loved one is in need of care. I know you are a joy and inspiration to your family as Robert is to ours. God Bless you...and keep up the good work...I hope to hear about your next improvement...Cindy
- 05/23/99 06:55:58
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Kelley Parker - 05/21/99 19:55:34
My Email:rhapsody@gibralter.net
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David, you know, I think the world of you...You have a strong will, and you are truly an inspiration to us all. My Prayers, are with you...
Love, Kelley Parker
Paul - 05/14/99 21:17:02
My Email:TBI man@Aol.com
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Thaks for sending me the URL for your page David. I'm working on my frist site, right now. I only can hope that it turns out half as good as your's.
Paul
aka
TBI man@Aol.com
karri - 04/11/99 06:02:45
My Email:karri dawn
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Thank you for your story -it has been very inspirational -
jonboat - 04/09/99 20:54:53
My Email:jonboat@tbinet.org
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David,
Your inner peace and strength are inspiring! I agree with you that GOD is in control. He has a plan for you, although you may not know what it is just now. You will never know how many lives you touch or even save by publishing your story. I'm glad we
met in chat and I am honored to consider you my friend.
God Bless you and your family. Your mother sounds like an Angel walking among us.
Keep the faith David!
Anita (Capron) Dehghani - 04/09/99 18:13:55
My Email:Dehghani2000@Worldnet.att.net
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Nice looking home page.
With your family support and your determination, you will make it. Keep up the good work and positive outlook.
Best wishes from Southern California.
Garry "Puffman" Andres - 04/09/99 16:06:09
My URL:http://members.icq.com/2516213
My Email:gpuff@home.com
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Great homepage David.
Talk to you again.
Brenda LeBlanc - 04/09/99 15:59:27
My Email:paulleblanc@sprint.ca
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Sounds like your parents are 'heaven-sent' and that God DOES have a higher purpose for your life. Dave, I too am a survivor. I was diagnosed with long-standing hydrocephalus AFTER my TBI. I have had 3 shunt operations between 1991 and '92. You're righ
. We can never give up. I tried going back to work, but unsuccessfully. I am STILL on narcotics for pain, something which the neurosurgeon says will be for the rest of my life.
Please feel free to e-mail me if you want to just talk to someone else who has a shunt. I know how scarey it can be. I am not a professional but have personal experience.
Toby Edmondson - 04/09/99 15:40:46
My URL:http://www.angelfire.com/ia/tbinterchange
My Email:tedmond@netins.net
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Dave, I just want you to know that your attitude will take you into a meaningful and successful life. Keep on the path my friend.
Handicapable
No, I'm not disabled, I'm handicapable!
I have a love for life, that is insatiable.
Don't look and say I can't, stop and see I can,
Do some things successfully, like any other man.
Don't look at how I'm different, look deep and you will see,
The human being hiding, that is the real me.
I just want you to know, that in this disabled shell,
There lives a friendly man, whose doing very well.
So if all you see is handicap, then take another look,
And see my heart and soul, and check in every nook,
To find this, handicapable, man who's hiding there,
living in a world he's hoping will learn to care.
Toby Edmondson
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Tina Sayre (ts) - 04/09/99 15:33:58
My Email:peterstina_98@yahoo.com
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Dave, I read your story and I have to say though I do not know you I am proud of you. Don't ever quit trying. Your mother is a very brave woman and I hope and pray that I would be that brave should I ever be in that situation with one of my children.
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Sagasha - 04/09/99 14:28:15
My URL:http://tbichat.org
My Email:sagasha@tbichat.org
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Good luck Dave!