i was an elevator mechanic in chicago il, after 10 years and several close calls, i was on an elevator that fell, i guess i was lucky to survive..my life has become a very small world..my wife nearly left me, but things worked out in time.. if not for her, id need a live in nurse just to help get dressed..i was injured on april 26 of 2006,,ill never forget that date as my life was changed in an instant..i was before that a thrill seeker, loved my job,standing on rooftops at sun up, the heights wer respected but not feared,bunjy jumping, sky diving, 4 wheeling, skiing, you name it, and LOVED roller coasters..i worked, went to the gym, and ran 5 miles a day,,,now its a struggle to walk to the kitchen,,,and sex,,,,well its extreamly painfull but im still a man..lol..
over the past 9 years ive come to exept my limited abilities but always miss my old life..ive become a legal care giver and help others that are disabled or very sick, i try to make their lives a bit better, LIVABLE AGAIN!! MY GARDEN IS THE ONE THING THAT REALLY KNOWS MY THOUGHTS,things i keep to myself,,my plants dont judge me, maybe a bit crazy, but i feel they listen and from testing ive found a garden that listens to clasical music and talked to and loved, actually grow better than a garden thats in silience or listening to hate or rap music..i dont know how,,,but its a fact...
if you can,, start a garden,,its painfull, but its also a place to let it all out,,a safe place,, were once again you can feel normal if only for a minute..some times i can forget my pain, relive the good ole days,, even if its just for a small time,, its my garden of eden and the plants provide relief, and sanity..good luck, good will, and good growing!!