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jojostar,

this reminds me of my work with Alzheimer's patients, it was wonderful work and I really enjoyed it.  I love to communicate nonverbally with people like that.  If I became nonverbal, my laptop would become even more important than it already is! 

posted by Nanaroo on January 12, 2006 at 4:11 PM | link to this | reply

jojostar

I guess the most important thing to know. . , would be that I'm an internet addict, so out of everything that I would need in my room. . , I would need a computer.  Ohhhhh, and of course. . , high-speed.

posted by Joe_Love on January 12, 2006 at 3:30 PM | link to this | reply

Colne

Yes, music would be important for me as well.

posted by jojostar on January 11, 2006 at 4:35 PM | link to this | reply

Tapsel

I worked with someone who could only communicate with her eyes. She passed away last summer. She part of the inspiration for this post.

posted by jojostar on January 11, 2006 at 4:35 PM | link to this | reply

Difficult one

There is so much and yet at the end of the day so little. Would have to consider this carefully, though one thing I would need is music. Without that you may as well shoot me, it would be a kindness.

posted by Colne on January 11, 2006 at 3:04 PM | link to this | reply

jojostar, You have brought back my little Grandma Jelinek who spent the last ten years of her life after a stroke, unable to talk or to write or to communicate in anyway except with her eyes.   If that ever happens to me, I pray that I will be as patient as she with caregivers who are trying to understand.

posted by TAPS. on January 11, 2006 at 10:45 AM | link to this | reply

Fiona

Ha ha! Nice answer. I've only submitted one article to constant content. It was rejected and I never bothered with it again. I decided the small amount of pay wasn't worth it to me at the moment since I don't have articles already written.

posted by jojostar on January 11, 2006 at 7:19 AM | link to this | reply

Mandalee

You do have a wonderful attitude! Thank you for reading.

posted by jojostar on January 11, 2006 at 7:17 AM | link to this | reply

Factor

Everyday I come to work and think I that could be me. hmm..I guess I'm kind of a pessismist.

posted by jojostar on January 11, 2006 at 7:16 AM | link to this | reply

I can summarise it into two words

Blonde Gemini. Okay, maybe just add a few more. Okay, maybe a good few pages. Short document? You've got no chance. By the way, on Constant Content do you find a lot of the articles being rejected? I seem to be getting half back.

posted by fionajean on January 11, 2006 at 7:11 AM | link to this | reply

Jojostar, I would want someone to know how much I love the Lord, my family

and life.  People see my disability and sometimes don't understand why I'm so happy.  I am so blessed and thankful.  Each day is a gift and blessing from the Lord!  Thanks for the beautiful post!

posted by MandaLee on January 11, 2006 at 6:23 AM | link to this | reply

Yeeees.

Hopefully I will not get to that point. I suppose I should start preparing my instruction list just in case though!

posted by FactorFiction on January 11, 2006 at 6:14 AM | link to this | reply

Original

Well, thanks for reading again.

posted by jojostar on January 11, 2006 at 5:30 AM | link to this | reply

Offbeat

Hey there! It is a lot to consider.

posted by jojostar on January 11, 2006 at 5:30 AM | link to this | reply

Bright

Thanks! I find most of people on my caseload want it known that they like their stuff left alone. That's always an important one. Can't say I blame them.

posted by jojostar on January 11, 2006 at 5:29 AM | link to this | reply

jojo, I remember reading this the first time because it struck a cord with

me then.  And it does again....thanks for reposting!

posted by Original_Influence on January 11, 2006 at 4:48 AM | link to this | reply

JoJo

Your have given me food for thought! Don't really have an answer right now sweetie!

posted by Offy on January 10, 2006 at 11:33 PM | link to this | reply

JoJo

I would really have to give this some serious thought.. off the top of my head 1.. No turnips.. 2.. I'd like to continue watching House, CSI and Boston Legal.. This is a really good post and gives one a lot to think about.

posted by BrightIrish on January 10, 2006 at 8:52 PM | link to this | reply

Hem

I'm so happy you stopped in one last time!

posted by jojostar on January 10, 2006 at 7:38 PM | link to this | reply

jojostar

I've thought about this in the context of being "locked in", the terrifying situation of being completely paralyzed and unable to speak, but able to hear, and retaining a completely working mind.  Funny way to say goodbye.  Here's looking at you, kid. 

posted by Hemlocker on January 10, 2006 at 4:53 PM | link to this | reply