Ok so I am having major ankle stabilization end of May/June. I not to have absolutely no wieght bearing so I thought well one of those scooter where you set the leg you had surgery on, and push around with your other leg..........but............as some know my right knee needs to be replaced already, in which the VA says I'm too young to have right now. So now I'm wondering if the VA can issue me a motorized wheelchair or reimburse me for a rented one. The constant fights with the VA leads me...

I'm getting through, but not without the help of family, friends and one special person from GAF who basically said get your head out, stop feeling sorry for yourself and get proactive. It took me a couple of days of hard self thought. By Sunday I got motivated and my family helped with the final furniture turn around since they've moved in, it was awesome. Then met with my VSO today and explained my newest situation. The VA refuses to do a knee replacement even though December's arthroscope...

website: www.va.gov/health/ServiceandGuide.asp

IAADP recently sent service dog owners a news letter

with this web site that informs veteranswith prosthetic and sensory Aids, spinal cord injuries

psychiatric difficulties which includes PTSD on how to obtain a service or guide dog. The

dogs care will totally be paid for except for boarding or special diet. As a trainer and owner

of a service/hearing dog since 2000 I can...

today I had the honor to stand on the side of the road while a 20 year old Marine was brought home for the last time. I was glad I was off this week so I could do this for my fellow solider but it made me mad too. I remember 20 years ago volunteering to go over so the kids then wouldn't have to but that has not happened. He had only been in Afganastain 3 weeks when he was killed although I didn't personally know him as I live in a small town I know of him and know people who do.
It killed...

Well this is a good post. I am on the 1st of my five weeks vacation this year. It has been a really great week so far. I have been lazy and just played mostly. I have done a little house work but not what I said I was going to. (oh well)
today I went down to my best friend's and we went to Wal-mart together it was nice doing our shopping together and not getting rushed through it by a man.
then we went back to her house and I got to spend some time with my god daughter.
tomorrow...