Wondering.......

Question

how many of u know y I have a turtle for my avatar?

 Neone  recall me saying the story?....I have, but the members here come and go and I wonder if neone is here that knows y, and for those that do not, I would like to hear ur thoughts on y I might choose this as my avatar on the chiari forum,

Elisaandbucky · Answer

Drewlevas got it right on with the comparison of the turtle as Mother Earth. Our Selma mother is as deliberate and ernest as our dear planet. She knows exactly where she is going - like the earth lives its ever circular seasons without change. I always thought weather was comforting - no matter our worries, tragedies, or hopes, weather will continue. Immediately after my son was born, the very first thing I craved was to hear the daily weather report on my favorite classical radio station. I just had a baby, and during that delivery I felt somehow above, looking down at my physical body in its work. My soul was nearing heaven. After the birth, I looked forward to the 7:45 am and 8:45 reports by a meteorologist who always seemed like he knew the clearest reality was in the weather. Selma gives me the same kind of comfort - a very tangible, but genial nudge back to reality. 

In November, I always take inventory of the blessings that make my life so full. This year, I think of Selma and all the other kind and sensitive people who faithfully keep us all joined together in one continuous circle. Turtles are constant in the same way. I always wonder about what kind of animal I would be, but I know Selma would be the turtle - deliberate, constant, and uplifting. Who could have a better memory than one of finding a box turtle near the swing set in the backyard of the house where a dreamy childhood unfolded. And how that very turtle lived way passed high school graduation, and into the days after college. I have a strong feeling that Selma (or the gentle encouragement she gives) will be here way passed the rest of us, comforting the next generations of those with this crazy disorder.

selmaS · Answer

Bumping up as a reminder to everyone....and myself that I do have newbies I have not shared this with....but I do believe we all need to stay at a slow pace so we can recovery the best we can from this condition..,.we need patience too and we develop it over time....all the Dr appointments we rush to make only to wait...and then wait more for results....so while you wait remember taking your time is best...go slow....for the best healing and help avoid triggering a flare of symptoms if you are pre op....

selmaS · Answer

Wow, and I thought we had Buddy a long time, my DD found him when she was 9 and she is 27.....he is a musk turtle and lives in water, once in a while he crawls out to dry his shell out....and he follows me when I walk past the tank.....and he has a corner he goes to when he is hungry, we call the feeding corner, if he is too hungry he will not move from this spot until he is fed, but if he is just a little hungry he will follow as u walk back and forth....

 They r slow and deliberate creatures.....I am glad u ask WWWD as that is a very good question : )

czpdx · Answer

Hi Selma. I'm new to this group, but love your turtle story. I have a 50 year old box turtle that my partner has had for 32 years. Her name is Warlock and when I think I'm over-doing it or over-reacting, I ask myself WWWD -- What Would Warlock Do? The answer is always to slow down and take time to think before I act.

selmaS · Answer

aww thanks Mel, <3 u too, how r u doing...u feeling better?

Rylanesmom · Answer

We love u Selma:)

selmaS · Answer

Aww thanks Drew, I am ad have been honored by all that call me mom on here :  )

 This family has made such a diff in my life as well and continues to everyday <3

drewlevas · Answer

For me the turtle represent the mother earth. And I think it is very well fit for you, because you are like a mother to us. Everytime we are at lost and ask our questions or state our concernes you are always there to answer and suport us. It is so great to have found this forum and be part of this virtual family.

nsalem656 · Answer

To bad my state worker and social worker don't believe in it. My ihss hearing is on the third day of my admission and they want to go to hearing on purpose instead of solving it with an apology and better hours to come home too.

Mazie1209 · Answer

Love it Selma! I plan on doing  nothing after my surgery, other than walking and neck exercises the first month!
Mazie :o)

Colleen3726 · Answer

we need a "like" button

selmaS · Answer

Yes...especially post op...if we rush like the hare then we can have set backs and lose the race.....so take it easy .

 I hope my avatar remains a reminder to u all to slow down : )

nsalem656 · Answer

My guess must be close because I didn't see any other you despited. Slow and steady wins the race is the lesson of the turtle and the hare. Chiari takes time and patience to get to the finish line?

Mazie1209 · Answer

Because of the nature of chiari? Id love to know also!
Mazie <3

selmaS · Answer

There is a reason and someone is close as to y, but it is connected with chiari as to y I did not change it to a chiari ribbon,......

Rahe28 · Answer

I have often wondered why it was what I thought of as a sea turtle...but have never heard the story, I would love to hear it. I just thought maybe you liked them the way I like froggies :)-