Jana

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Jana,

First of all welcome to our little family we have here:) Sorry for the pain

youve been suffering through but im so happy you got a power wheelchair.

I got one a few months ago through the easter seals and its been such a

blessing. Even just to get outside in yard and scoot around a bit. I look

forward to when i can go to the huge zoo we hav down here and be able to

enjoy myself and not cry in pain like crazy.

I look forward to talking to ya in future but welcome hun:)

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> Hi,

>

> My name is Jana and I live in Southern California. I recently joined this

> list. I'm 56 years old, single, with a grown son and two granddaughters.

> I'm

> not working anymore and am on Social Security disability. I've had major

> depressive disorder since I was eight years old, have a mildly deformed

> hip

> that has caused pain since I was in my teens, and have probably had Fibro

> since I was in my 20's. I'm diabetic and was diagnosed with advanced

> osteoarthritis when I was 40. I've been largely housebound for several

> years.

>

> Sometimes I'm at peace with the pain. Other times I'm angry, frustrated,

> and

> discouraged. Lately I've be mostly the latter. But I just got a motorized

> wheelchair and am excited about being able to get out and around again.

> I've

> sure missed being out and about in the world.

>

> I look forward to getting to know all of you.

>

> Jana

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