  | had 3 more surgeries starting 10/2011 & have follow up w/ surgeon 6/8/2012.  haven't been ANYWHERE overnight (except hospitals) since 7/2004:  that was when the VA refused to believe i really had back pain (fm. spine infection) & refused treatment, causing me to become an incomplete quadriplegic.  it's been hard, but i'm now virtually able to take care of myself (& continue improving).  still need help w/ some things, but live by myself/independently.  sure would be GREAT if some california wildcat(s) would help me get to the NEXT reunion!  it's my great DREAM, no joke!!  i LOVED my high school years!  (unfortunately, still have legal problem fighting the VA for 100% disability status/pay due to their negligence.)  anyway, have fun in san antonio; been there before & know the river walk!  my son, sgt. ariel foster, USA, is stationed there now w/his wife & kids!  (look him up, if you want to & have time!)  MOLTI BACI to all my beloved fellow wildcats!!  (ariel was a wildcat, too, @ plano sr. high, believe it or not!!)  isn't life strange?  i FERVENTLY hope i'll see "y'all" again someday!  donna cortesi  |