I'm overwhelmed guys. There are so many thoughts and feelings I'd like to share with you all. I'll try to get them out in a manner that makes sense, but no promises
I was raised on a small hobby farm in rural MN, my parrents are very down to earth people. Most of you know I was paralyzed at the age of 22, and between that and my upbringing, I consider myself to be just an average nice guy. I try to be self reliant and only ask for needs, and never wants, and I don't ask anything of my friends, whom I consider you all to be.
When my parents told me what you guys were doing for me I was absolutely blown away. First, just knowing that you guys were thinking about me was awesome to hear. And then, to find out you pooled together to buy me my first brand new computer I've ever owned, well, words can't describe how much that meant to me, and how helpful it was at the time.
I was still in a nursing home (I'm back in my apartment now) and was literally at the lowest point I have been in my life. I was verbally abused, neglected and hungry the entire time I was in the nursing home. (I'm okay, I'm over it, and not looking for any sympathy, I'd rather just put it behind me so lets not talk about that, okay?) And having to deal with that on top of over a year of bedrest I have been on was just too much at the time. I was questioning humanity and what the RCM family has done for me has restored my faith in people. I know that probably sounds cheesy, but I really am a sensitive guy, and the sentiment was very needed.
So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you everybody. Of course, I'm typing this post on my new laptop, and it is awesome! Chris (Arct1k) has loaded it up with music, movies and pictures, and of course the castle creations software is already installed. I'm still figuring it all out, and I'm having a blast doing it.
I wish I could do something for all of you, and if I ever get the chance I certainly will. Until then, I'm trying to catch up on what I've missed and will soon start posting my nonsense again. Peace! -Harold