Sv: introduction new member

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welcome leslie....good to have you here.

Dennis

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From: leslie little <helpu@...>

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Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2001 4:49 AM

Subject: [] introduction new member

> Good day,

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> I am leslie little, female, diagnosed with CMT. I was not diagnosed

> till 1992 after being hit by a vehicle while walking. The surgeries to

> repair my arm and wrist were not successful and the hospital began

> running diagnostic nerve conduction tests on the arm. I had very little

> sensation prior to the accident but attributed it to heavy manual labor

> of which I always did, working farms and herding the animals. My

> prognosis was that within a few years I would be using a wheelchair due

> to atrophying of the extremities. In 1995 I began using a chair and

> since 1996 about mid year I lost all ability to stand even aided with

> fore arm cuffs and an afo on each leg.

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> I don't accept or want any pity. I own a small consulting and

> development firm that is international in scope. I write curricula on

> fire, basic life, and disaster safety training and implementation

> programs for all levels of governments and Universities. I am a College

> graduate re-seeking another degree to add to my knowledge base in my

> field of experience. I travel quite extensively and do block gardening

> as a hobby.

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> I am also the caregiver of my elderly mother which confuses some

> people. I have a wonderful life and enjoy living. My disability does

> not stop me from doing anything I truly want to do. I look forward to

> being a member of this list. Thank you for the opportunity to join.

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