Danielle, I think that's a fantastic idea. My son is not near working age yet, but I keep wondering what the future is going to hold for him. Sharing all possible opportunities would be a great way to boost our morale, I think. Blessings, Laura
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From: stheller <deacon500@gmail.
To: epilepsy@yahoogroup
Sent: Sunday, June 7, 2009 5:51:53 PM
Subject: [epilepsy] Re:Volunteer work or things we can do
--- In epilepsy@yahoogroup s.com, "jnanda" <jnanda@...> wrote:
>I am Danielle Tim's Daughter. I have seizures,both eyeblinkies and staring ones. Were not sure if i have the complexpartials or not.I volunteer all the time. I help out at the local food pantry. They help people from six townships. There are many different jobs you can do there but i usually take people around to get their food.Its very fullfilling to help others.That idea you had visiting the eldery is very good too.I don't know how old you are but sometimes I still babysit.You can also volunteer at you local church in their activities such as helping in the face painting. -Danielle
> I was thinking how nice it would be to share about the things we can do, in spite of health challenges, including EPI.
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> I am unable to drive, but there is a senior assisted living center within short walking distance from our house. I can walk there, and spend as little or as long of time as I can tolerate being there, helping and visiting with residents.
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> Lately since getting my new dog - a young male whippet by the name of "Teddy" - I have been taking him with me to visit the seniors. He is so affectionate and sweet with everyone.
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> I have also started a buddy system for myself, since my seizures are often several times a week - on good days I still don't know how I might do. I have asked another volunteer to come the same time I come....so she could get me back home safely if I started to feel an aura. I have mostly complex partial seizures and seldom grand mal.
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> It really helps me to get out of the house, and to be with my dog especially in the outdoors. Having my dog has given me confidence to keep progressing forward and a duty to keep him exercised and happy too.
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> Even though I have had EPI for all of my life, I have hope that my brain can continue to recover, repair and that eventually the seizures will stop entirely. I need to proceed with this attitude, because miracles have already happened to me, so I know the body can and is always trying to repair itself.
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> I would love to hear how others are managing a quality life and experiences in the midst of daily challenges.
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> There is so much inspiration already in this group. I read it every day in the posts. The parents here especially, in their love towards their children affected with this and other illnesses.
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> I hope to get my dog certified as well in the future. I have a trainer that is interested in working with us. I have had two seizures while out walking Teddy recently, and he has done a really good job quieting down and being supportive to me, while we waited for help to arrive.
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> Love,
> jnanda
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