Annette,
In response to your reaction to Christopher Reeve's attitude about a
cure, I found when I was working as a therapist [now a full time vent
user] it did not hurt a patient to be optimistic as long as they did not
just sit there and wait for the "cure". A person has to deal with today
but can hope for a better tomorrow. Chris has to deal with his condition
everyday but he also has perhaps a more open communication with
researchers than most of us do. He has the means to afford the best of
help to give him range of motion and electrical stimulation to his
paralyzed muscles daily so "they will be ready" when the cure comes.
None of this is harmful. Meanwhile as he prepares, he also is moving on
with his life as best he can. His voice and star presence have brought
new attention and more money to research. The funny thing about
research, its' ramifications can be far reaching and of benefit to many.
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>I have seen Christopher Reeve on a couple of interviews and the "super
>cure" attitude has seemed to be a bit toned down. I hate to be a
>pessimist...but maybe reality has set in with him. Live with what you
>have
>and use it to it's potential. I believe in faith, and survival
>instinct..but this "I will walk soon" "someday" aggravates me.
>
>I have to hand it to Mr. Reeve..he has made SCI and vent usage
>subjects
>that mainstream is now familiar with.
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>
>Annette
>nete1(AT)midwest.net
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