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_paralyzed_ · 02.13.2010, 01:09 AM

I never showed y'all the CRX I became paralyzed in. This thread seems worthy..

JERRY2KONE · **Now you done it. -** 02.13.2010, 02:02 AM

OK well you opened the door now Harold. Please share your story with us. What happened? If you don't mind? I have always been curious about why you are in that chair, but it is a tough question to ask sometimes. I would not wish that on anyone, but sometimes sharing these things can help stop future tragities like this. We consider you a friend in here young man and it might help others to know what your story is.

PBO · 02.13.2010, 03:05 AM

Harold, I applaud you for sharing your story with us. Looking at your car, I'm amazed you're even alive & the statistics you've used agree with me

It's not much I know (& I'm sure I speak on behalf of many others) but how you handle yourself & the humour you employ in doing so is both humbling & inspiring

_paralyzed_ · 02.13.2010, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by PBO

It's not much I know (& I'm sure I speak on behalf of many others) but how you handle yourself & the humour you employ in doing so is both humbling & inspiring

Thanks. I was pretty arrogant before my accident, and wouldn't be who I am today without my lifes experiences. There are so many right here in this great country that have it way worse off than I do. I have good friend and family support, and many lacked even that when I was in the rehab center, despite greater injuries than I had.

And then to think of third world countries where I simply would have been written off makes me realize I am lucky.

It could always be worse.

Friends and family are what life is about, be the best person you can be, then in a time of need they will be there for you.

PBO · 02.13.2010, 03:26 AM

See, that's what I'm talking about

JERRY2KONE · **Well... -** 02.13.2010, 03:56 AM

Well Harold thank you very much for sharing your story with us

. Now we finally have an idea of what you have been through and why you are dealing with such tough circumstances

. Considering what you have been through and what you have had to deal with you are a great source of encouragement, knowledge, and humor to all of us here on RCM

. We are glad that you are here with us and not haging around at the TRX forum. We all know that there have been some on here who have come and gone and even come back again, and we hardly missed them. Then there are Gents like yourself who make comming to RCM everyday part of our regular routine worth while. Please stick around and keep us in stiches as you usually do Sir. We can only pray that young men like yourself would listen to us old folk and learn from our experiences so things like that could be avoided. I am happy to know that you are doing as well as can be expected considering. So get some pics of that new HOTROD you are running around in and let us see what our hard earned tax dollars are going to. snap snap get a move on

since we know you can get around much faster now

.

02.13.2010, 03:59 AM

I don't mind my tax dollars helping people like Harold. This those fat ass lazy SOB's sitting at their apartments with a slight leg injury and 4 kids while watching there 42" plasma from Wal-Mart courtesy of me.

pinkpanda3310 · 02.13.2010, 08:32 AM

I remember you telling us some of this story before and at the end had some questions like 'why, what does it all mean?'. That's a pretty braod question but I think snippets like this can help fill the gap. To hear about someone growing as a person warms the heart, no matter what walk of life.

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Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

Thanks. I was pretty arrogant before my accident, and wouldn't be who I am today without my lifes experiences. There are so many right here in this great country that have it way worse off than I do. I have good friend and family support, and many lacked even that when I was in the rehab center, despite greater injuries than I had.

And then to think of third world countries where I simply would have been written off makes me realize I am lucky.

It could always be worse.

Friends and family are what life is about, be the best person you can be, then in a time of need they will be there for you.

I didn't know you had no feeling in your hands. Does that make it hard when your fiddling with screws etc.. in rc? and what about typing posts? I made a joke recently about your paralyzed hands, didn't know how close I was.

Upside is- when you have a domestic with linc and bitch slap him, it don't sting

JERRY2KONE · **Great poke -** 02.13.2010, 09:38 AM

Now that was funny. Made me laugh thinking about Harold wearing a dress bitch slapping James around the parking lot. Sorry James you know it was funny. Sorry for your pain and your losses Harold. Nothing we can do about that now, but you are here with good people and if there is anything that we can you to help you out, please post up. I've never even met you, but I consider you my friend Sir. I hope whatever God has in mind for you that it makes you feel proud of who you have become. Your positive slant on things is what makes me like who you are. Glad your hanging out here with us.

_paralyzed_ · 02.13.2010, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by pinkpanda3310

I didn't know you had no feeling in your hands. Does that make it hard when your fiddling with screws etc.. in rc? and what about typing posts? I made a joke recently about your paralyzed hands, didn't know how close I was.

Upside is- when you have a domestic with linc and bitch slap him, it don't sting

Yeah, it makes things more difficult. So much of any mechanical situation is done by feel. So it takes me a little longer. I've always been a "hunt and peck" typer so that isn't a lot different.

Because of muscle memory I'm pretty decent with a remote now, but until my muscles learned I had to look up at the r/c then down at the remote and repeat that over and over again. Occasionly I'd look down and the remote had dropped to my lap. Woops!

Linc fully takes advantage of my hands. I don't know what else to say about that.

pinkpanda3310 · 02.14.2010, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

Because of muscle memory I'm pretty decent with a remote now, but until my muscles learned I had to look up at the r/c then down at the remote and repeat that over and over again. Occasionly I'd look down and the remote had dropped to my lap. Woops!

Shizz, that's a whole nother thing. IIRC you have g-maxx's, yeh? Now I understand why you want the strongest possible car and I reckon I'd like to go bashin with ya just for the laugh

Bondonutz · 02.13.2010, 10:49 PM

Unbeleivable, Your certainly lucky to be here at all Harold.
If thats not a reason to wear a seltbelt I don't know what is.
Your a hellava man to take what life has handed you and make the the best of it, I commend you sir. Takes a special frame of mind that not all folks have to continue on and live a normal as possible with the disability you have. I know I couldn't do it.
Thanks for sharing the story, You have my respect sir.

pinkpanda3310 · 02.14.2010, 04:00 AM

I'll just click my heels three times and come from Oz!

Serum · 02.14.2010, 07:10 AM

Unbelievable Harold. The fact that it got worse after the accident, first the ability to walk, then the brain swelling causing the numbness. That's one heart tearing happening. No airbags, no seatbelts. You are still here, that's unbelievable. an 80mph crash..

Unbelievable what such a short period of time can cause for impact. My deepest respect for your positive attitude!

My sister, who isn't among us anymore, had an accident, (hit by a drunk driver when crossing the street) she was in a coma for a few months, and needed to learn everything from start again. (walking, writing) She was right handed, but this side was worse, so she had to learn everything to become a lefty.. she had the mind of a 12 year old. (this is how old she was when the accident happened)

_paralyzed_ · 02.14.2010, 02:05 PM

I've got great family and friends, they've made all the difference.

RCM has played a big role in my attitude as well, I must say. When I have down time I come here,and the people are awesome.

Chris pulling together the gift of the netbook came at the perfect time in my life, I really needed a lift at that point and RCM did it for me.

I've had plenty of depressed days, and those just suck. In every situation a person may react, but in the end we choose how to handle it. I try to choose a positive attitude, life is truly what you make it.

Thank you, everybody here. Thanks Mike for the great forum. I really wish I could meet everybody. Maybe someday. Until then I'll be chasing after Linc's post count!!