I miss what I can't do

[jorge m.]

I miss kicking the soccer ball to my girls and passing the football around with my son. Now we play the Wii together..

[JohnW]

I have pretty much gotten used to SCI and am happy, but when I see kids run, I remember when it felt good to have a body.

[GL]

I miss going for walks with my little nephew and playing basket ball with him

Kids they grow up so fast Time Flies

I dont know what to say as this is one of those very heart felt threads a good one

Sometimes I wish I could turn back the clocks and time

[Cripply]

Definitely the beach, the water, the feet on the wet sand.
And travel has gone from pleasure to ordeal.

[cbdives]

Long walks on the beach, surfing...but I'm still very able to scuba dive!

[smashms]

i miss being able to walk, and definately ride horses although i hear you can do it i just have not had the money to get a lift installed in the barn to do it.

[My395]

Originally Posted by Millard

Unlike Cryptic, I was 20 years old when I was injured. I went through the usual stuff, depression and etc. After 10 years post, I thought of how I used to be maybe several times a day. After 20 years post, I would think about it maybe once a month. Now at 45 years post, I never think about it and wonder why I ever wanted to go back. If I had not been injured, I would never met my wife and gotten married 41 years ago. Once I accepted everything, even being married, my life turned around and I have been happy ever since. I only hope many of you can find what I did!!! I don't really miss what I can't do, I just enjoy what I can do...

Good luck.

Close to my experience. Disabled since 11 years old. Now about 40 years post. Not a single regret at this point. So many more things to do in life then I will ever accomplish.

I also hope people find what you makes you happy or at peace.

[peterf]

How about enjoying what you can do while you still can

[BillyG]

I was at a carnival last night in the beer tent watching a very popular local band and I could not help looking at all the guys in tank tops sporting tatoos and built arms. (not like that I was with my girlfriend) I was missing the body I use to have. I told my girlfriend that and she said "I think you have a great body" I guess thats all that matters..

[LIP26]

I miss running, cycling, step aerobics, dancing, etc..etc.. I was so healthy and active, exercising up to 6 days a week. I miss sleeping well without taking something for sleep. I miss cracking my back, lol, standing on my tiptoes, doing jumping jacks, i miss getting cheap massages by students at schools for massage therapy. I think about these things often but it doesnt help..only hurts.
Here im preaching to the choir when i say you need to be thankful for all the things you can still do....nothing is forever, keep smiling.