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My anniversary of an unfortuante event
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Wed, 25 Dec 2002 17:43:10 GMT
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Two years ago on Christmas Eve (December 24, 2000) I was involved in a
near-fatal motor vehicle collision. The physical scars and impairment that
resulted are with me daily, but I don't often re-play my memory of the events.
As I sat in church enjoying Christmas Eve services yesterday, I could not stop
thinking of how exactly two years ago at this very hour I was being safely
extricated from the commercial truck I was trapped inside of.
I have a strong rememberance that one of my very first thoughts immediately
after impact was that I have just interrupted (and ruined) Christmas Eve for
all of the volunteer rescuers that would come to my assistance.
You see, the hour was 7 PM. The same hour that many church services and
private gatherings are held.
I owe a lot to the team of fire and rescue personnel who did their absolute
best to care for me and pull me from a mass of twisted steel and broken glass.
Despite my injuries, I remained conscious and aware for nearly the entire
ordeal and have a pretty good idea of the heroics and skill used.
This accident left me with as many as 30 bone fractures in various places but,
fortunately, no life-threatening injuries. As a result, I lost the ability to
walk for over 14 months and lost normal use of my right hand for about 10
months. I was unable to ejnoy building with Lego toys during this period.
When I did try building I was usually overcome with frustration; instead I
satisfied myself with simply sorting my collection and planning future building
projects.
Moving the mouse and typing with my left hand, I spend a lot of time online
reading Lugnet, browsing Brickshelf, and spending money at BrickLink. After
faith, family, and friends, it was my passion for Lego bricks that kept me
focused on improvement and eventual recovery. My obsession with Lego toys
makes up a huge part of who I am. It makes me proud that I can count on Lugnet
and all of the people I have met here for the quiet support I needed.
As I said, my recovery has been excellent and can be considered successful. I
have resumed normal Lego building habits without difficulty. Do not feel sorry
for me--I have not felt sorry for myself for one minute!! What happened two
years ago on Christmas changed my life but a bit of determination is all it
took to change it right back! I am so glad to be a part of the online Lego
community here at Lugnet and to have such a wonderful hobby.
__Kevin Salm__
Proud member of Lugnet.
To find out more details about the accident and my recovery, search back in
time in lugnet.people.
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Message has 3 Replies:
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| (...) Hi Kevin, Your story is a remarkable one! I've been aware of your situation and that you were recovering from your injuries for some time now on Lugnet! People like you are a true inspiration of what a little determination can do in life. I'm (...) (22 years ago, 26-Dec-02, to lugnet.people)
| | | Re: My anniversary of an unfortuante event
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| "Kevin Salm" <kdsalm@dreamscape.com> wrote in message news:H7orvy.2Co@lugnet.com... <reluctantly snipped story> (...) I remember Ken talking about you, but for some reason I just put two and two together. I'm very happy you are doing much better, (...) (22 years ago, 26-Dec-02, to lugnet.people)
| | | Re: My anniversary of an unfortuante event
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| (...) Hi Kevin! I am glad to hear your recovery continues to improve. It is nice to read these stories, and especially nice to know that so many of us share such sentiment for Lugnet and its community. That you continued to buy from BrickLink even (...) (22 years ago, 26-Dec-02, to lugnet.people)
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