drsatan Posted November 6 Report Share Posted November 6 once and awhile ill post something serious and meaningful. over three years ago i moved back to miami and started my physical therapy company that services handicapped individuals. my first patient was a individual named Arnaldo P. He was 34 at the time and had cerebral palsy since he was born. He was fed by a tube and couldnt talk due to a traecheotomy. Due to the cerebral palsy, Arnaldo's legs were severely deformed and due to this he was unable to walk and was confined to a bed for about 14 years. I began treating Arnaldo twice every week. Over time I began to develop a strong relationship with Arnaldo's parents and Arnaldo himself. Even though he couldnt talk, I soon understood everything he was trying to say by facial expresions and gestures. Arnaldo had a wheelchair, but, the problem was that his elderly parents were unable to physically get him into the chair..so..the only time that Arnaldo could escape his bedroom was the two times a week that i would come over. In fact, if you ever drove on flagler street around 3pm on tues and thursdays, you may have seen me pushing Arnaldo around. As i was getting ready to go to Arnaldo's house on tuesday, i received a phone call from Arnaldo's dad saying that Arnaldo had passed away the night before. It really left me in a state of shock I can only imagine how devastated his parents are. They have been caring for Arnaldo for the last 37 years. He had been thier life. I went to the house on tuesday and it was so wierd to go into Arnaldo's room and have him not be in there. One thing that i will never forget were all the times that i would come over to his house, usually caught up in whatever bullshit my day had given me and there was Arnaldo, 37 years old, a hole in his throat, a hole in his belly, unable to walk or talk, basically a prisoner..................with a huge ass smile on his face--happy as hell to see me. please keep Arnaldo and his family in your prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeacasta2 Posted November 6 Report Share Posted November 6 :( :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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beatfriek Posted November 6 Report Share Posted November 6 its stories like this that make me laugh when people say they have it "BAD" just cuz they gotta work everyday, or dont drive a ferrari mad respect to ya fury, and rip arnaldo:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolahotass Posted November 6 Report Share Posted November 6 I am so sad to hear your loss:(Arnaldo's family is in my prayers:(Hang in there buddie:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmatas2277 Posted November 6 Report Share Posted November 6 damn... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guyman1966 Posted November 6 Report Share Posted November 6 The harsh bitterness of life that we sometimes are forced to taste help make the sweet times more delicious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shroomy Posted November 6 Report Share Posted November 6 I always wondered why so many people facing huge adversities can have such a great outview on life while so many people with life handed to them have such a poor outlook.condolences and prayers to both drsatan and Arnaldo's family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest saleen351 Posted November 6 Report Share Posted November 6 keep the faith.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koky Posted November 6 Report Share Posted November 6 :( krucial yo :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verysexynaty Posted November 6 Report Share Posted November 6 I am very sorry to hear about the loss of someone you have spent time with. Many times we live our lives as though nothing else matters and no one else exists. I have come to realize that life is precious in every way and my prayers are with his family and friends. Be strong and this too shall pass. :( :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIRZA Posted November 6 Report Share Posted November 6 RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mursa Posted November 6 Report Share Posted November 6 Makes one re-evaluate what actually are the most important things in life ....living and loving others . Stay strong . Jose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatfriek Posted November 6 Report Share Posted November 6 Hey satan, didnt you have one of your boys have an accident falling and shattering there hip or sumthing to that nature??? whats the update kid/.... i know this was around wmc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laliux Posted November 6 Report Share Posted November 6 That story is quite moving. RIP Arnaldo and my condolences to you DrSatan for losing a friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meng Posted November 6 Report Share Posted November 6 sorry to hear that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjoebudious Posted November 6 Report Share Posted November 6 rip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skywalker01 Posted November 7 Report Share Posted November 7 sorry to hear about your loss, man.....even out of such a tragedy we can find something positive to take away...and that is to appreciate what we do have and keep perspective about what is really important Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
str8upcore Posted November 7 Report Share Posted November 7 Greg, I am sure that you were a focal point in Arnaldo's life, the daily comfort you provided him and his family made his life that much easier........... It's times like these that the lord above show's us how lucky we are just to be alive and healthy. I'm sure Arnaldo would have given anything just to be able to do what we do everyday live life with no restrictions.............. R.I.P. Arnaldo It's people like you who show us what strengh is all about God Bless........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drsatan Posted November 7 Author Report Share Posted November 7 thanx everyone for the kind words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdamon7278 Posted November 7 Report Share Posted November 7 GOD SPEED FOR ARNALDO AND HIS FAMMILY, NEVER KNEW THE MAN BUT SOUNDED LIKE A COOL KAT, I TOAST MY GLASS AS HIGH AS THE HEAVENS CAN GO FOR THAT MAN, GOD BLESS!!!DAMON 2.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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