Camp UBPN 2007

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hope16_05
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Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: 28 years old with a right obstetrical brachial plexus injury. 5 surgeries to date with pretty decent results. Last surgery resolved years of pain in my right arm however, I am beginning my journey with overuse in my left arm
Location: Minnesota
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Re: Camp UBPN 2007

Post by hope16_05 »

I will have to think of something creative to bring from MN. But thats not the main reason I am posting. I am finally positive that my mom will be coming to camp!!! I am so excited, I just got off the phone with her and I had to share! She will ba a little late in arrival because of a work meeting in San Diego but she is coming!

Cant wait to see every one!
Hugs,
Amy 20 years old ROBPI from MN
Amy 28 years old ROBPI from MN
Carolyn J
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Joined: Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:22 pm
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI. I am 77 yrs old and never had a name for my injuries until 2004 when I found UBPN at age 66.

My injuries are: LOBPI on upper body and Cerebrael Palsy on the lower left extremities. The only intervention I've had is a tendon transplant from my left leg to my left foot to enable flexing t age 24 in 1962. Before that, my foot would freeze without notice on the side when wearing heels AND I always did wear them at work "to fit in" I also stuttered until around age 18-19...just outgrew it...no therapy for it. Also suffered from very very low self esteem; severe Depression and Anxiety attacks started at menopause. I stuffed emotions and over-compensated in every thing I did to "fit in" and be "invisible". My injuries were Never addressed or talked about until age 66. I am a late bloomer!!!!!

I welcome any and all questions about "My Journey".
There is NO SUCH THING AS A DUMB QUESTION.
Sharing helps to Heal. HUGS do too.
Location: Tacoma WA
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Re: Camp UBPN 2007

Post by Carolyn J »

YIPEEE,Amy! I can't wait to meet & hug you both! Does she read these Boards?? If not, please tell her for me!

HUGS!
Carolyn J :) :)
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Karen McClune
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Re: Camp UBPN 2007

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Amy,

It is so great that your mom will be at camp and I get to meet her.

Hugs, Karen
Kath
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Joined: Mon Nov 18, 2002 4:11 pm
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I am ROBPI, global injury, Horner's Syndrome. No surgery but PT started at 2 weeks old under the direction of New York Hospital. I wore a brace 24/7 for the first 11 months of my life. I've never let my injury be used as an excuse not to do something. I've approach all things, in life, as a challenge. I approach anything new wondering if I can do it. I tried so many things I might never have tried, if I were not obpi. Being OBPI has made me strong, creative, more determined and persistent. I believe that being obpi has given me a very strong sense of humor and compassion for others.
Location: New York

Re: Camp UBPN 2007

Post by Kath »

Yeah Amy!
I can't wait to meet your Mom.
I am sure she will love camp and be very happy she decided to come.

Kath robin/adult
Kath robpi/adult

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marieke
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Joined: Fri Apr 01, 2005 6:00 pm
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI
no external rotation against gravity, can only go to 90 degree fwd flexion, no hand-to-mouth
1 surgery at age 14 (latissimus dorsi transfer). In 2004, at age 28 I was struck with Transverse Myelitis which paralyzed me from the chest down. I recovered movement to my right leg, but need a KAFO to walk on my left leg. I became an RN in 2008.
Location: Montreal, Qc, Canada
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Re: Camp UBPN 2007

Post by marieke »

hehe, I would bring Poutine (very typical Quebec dish) but it really does not travel well... mind you I could bring the parts to make it, all I need are fries there... (the rest is brown sauce, but good sauce and curd cheese) YUMMERS!

LOL, in any case I will find something Canadian and Montreal to bring!
Marieke (31, LOBPI)
Marieke Dufresne RN
34, LOBPI
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Carolyn J
Posts: 3424
Joined: Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:22 pm
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI. I am 77 yrs old and never had a name for my injuries until 2004 when I found UBPN at age 66.

My injuries are: LOBPI on upper body and Cerebrael Palsy on the lower left extremities. The only intervention I've had is a tendon transplant from my left leg to my left foot to enable flexing t age 24 in 1962. Before that, my foot would freeze without notice on the side when wearing heels AND I always did wear them at work "to fit in" I also stuttered until around age 18-19...just outgrew it...no therapy for it. Also suffered from very very low self esteem; severe Depression and Anxiety attacks started at menopause. I stuffed emotions and over-compensated in every thing I did to "fit in" and be "invisible". My injuries were Never addressed or talked about until age 66. I am a late bloomer!!!!!

I welcome any and all questions about "My Journey".
There is NO SUCH THING AS A DUMB QUESTION.
Sharing helps to Heal. HUGS do too.
Location: Tacoma WA
Contact:

Re: Camp UBPN 2007

Post by Carolyn J »

Heyyyy Traci, I 2nd the idea and it's GREAT that you volunteered to head this up! Are you "listening",Karen Camp Diector? ;)

HUGS all around,
arolyn J


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Karen McClune
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Re: Camp UBPN 2007

Post by Karen McClune »

OK all,

I really hate to have to tell you this, as much as I love the idea, the camp, infact no camp, will let us bring in our own food and cook it. They don't even want us to bring in any food except snacks. The camp could get there license taken away. This is for health safety.

Traci when I first read you post, I was so excited and then after talking with Nancy she reminded me about the laws and food. Sorry guys. That Friday night would of been ideal. I had it all mapped out in my head. Oh well.

Hugs, Karen
Kath
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Joined: Mon Nov 18, 2002 4:11 pm
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I am ROBPI, global injury, Horner's Syndrome. No surgery but PT started at 2 weeks old under the direction of New York Hospital. I wore a brace 24/7 for the first 11 months of my life. I've never let my injury be used as an excuse not to do something. I've approach all things, in life, as a challenge. I approach anything new wondering if I can do it. I tried so many things I might never have tried, if I were not obpi. Being OBPI has made me strong, creative, more determined and persistent. I believe that being obpi has given me a very strong sense of humor and compassion for others.
Location: New York

Re: Camp UBPN 2007

Post by Kath »

how sad... it sounded like so much yummy fun.

Perhaps we could all bring pictures of our local foods...
LOL...
Kath robpi/adult
Kath robpi/adult

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