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Title: Inspiring Article
Post by: Crazycat on October 23, 2006, 12:54:35 pm

Hi Everyone!

   Just came across this article about Mark Ruffalo, the actor that had the huge A.N.. I Thought his story would provide a bit of hope for those experiencing facial nerve difficulties. Click on the link below:

     http://www.parade.com/articles/editions/2004/edition_05-09-2004/featured_0

   Paul

Title: Re: Inspiring Article
Post by: Gennysmom on October 23, 2006, 01:01:59 pm

Wow, I didn't know that!!!!!!!! Very cool Paul!!!!!!!!  Thanks!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Inspiring Article
Post by: Crazycat on October 23, 2006, 01:11:16 pm

You're welcome! I think his story can provide a good "shot in arm" for us!  :)

       Paul

Title: Re: Inspiring Article
Post by: windinthesails on October 23, 2006, 01:16:04 pm

Wow, I didnt know that about him.  That was a good find!

Title: Re: Inspiring Article
Post by: Gennysmom on October 23, 2006, 02:54:05 pm

here's a story about our local celebrity...with a 8th nerve meningioma....I watch her on the news here every night.  She recovered from her second surgery, and the only thing you can really tell is that her speech is softer.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2002502877_kathi18m.html

Title: Re: Inspiring Article
Post by: Crazycat on October 23, 2006, 03:16:56 pm

She made it through. That's great news!

   Paul

Title: Re: Inspiring Article
Post by: Obita on October 23, 2006, 05:12:58 pm

Interesting and inspirational reads.  Thanks Crazycat and Gennysmom.

Kathy

Title: Re: Inspiring Article
Post by: Gennysmom on October 23, 2006, 05:24:03 pm

It makes it nice, being able to tell people about what I had, and be able to say, "you know, kind of like what Kathi Goertzen had".  People around here understand what she had, so it clicks when I tell them I have something similar.

Title: Re: Inspiring Article
Post by: eyeamneone on October 24, 2006, 11:08:27 am

I often wondered how many celebrities or actors have our problem.  Did Ruffalo loose his hearing?

Title: Re: Inspiring Article
Post by: Crazycat on October 24, 2006, 11:42:01 am

Yes he did. Left side I believe. Had facial paralysis too.

Paul