providing a news outlet for not just the organization but for those in the Traumatic Brain Injury Community who want to be heard.
Notice from the Editor:
Sorry for the May issue coming out later then it is usually planned to come out.  But so much has been going on!  TBI Radiers has been making the active move to get started on the path to becoming a non-profit organization.  I've been on an active move planning the changes for the online community to make it more of a "city" online.  There is now going to be a web ring of sites that are just for TBI Raiders and it's volunteers.

We will be using this summer to get the program completely set up and ready when the new school year starts.  Plus between now and the next newsletter I will be playing with my different html editors to get the right look.
Spotlight
TBI Raiders has had a lot happening within the organization since February or March.  Many exciting things have the potential to happen.  But is there something where you live that is going to be happening that is something positive for TBI survivors?  Are you building up an organization or an online community for TBI survivors?  We want to hear about it!  Send an email to tbiraiders@sbcglobal.net with an article on it and it'll be featured in the next newsletter and on the message board & blog for TBI Raiders.
Getting the issues important to YOU out in an election.  Click on the above title and go to the website for Survived to Vote.
Be Grateful
As a TBI survivor there are numerous things to be gloomy about.  But a new year is here.  Change your focus on staying positive.  Set goals that you know you can achieve or at least you have a chance at achieving.  I don't think I have any big goals to set.  It's been about five to six years since I've been doing all this online community stuff for TBI Raiders and A TBI's Corner.  Even though I'm behind some stuff, I'm loving every minute of what I do.  But that's not all I'm up to.  I'm helping with two dance classes where I grew up dancing for 15 years PLUS I'm going to be doing two ballet solos in this upcoming recital which will be in like June of '08.  I'm going to the dance studio twice a week to work on everything.  Then I'm going to try once or twice a month, if I get permission from the professor, to go to the University of Central Oklahoma to watch the dance group practice.  Finally I'm a member of the emergency management team here where I live.  Even  though it's taken me ten years to accomplish the above, I achieved the life I've always wanted - even prior to my accident.  So it may take a while or years to get to where you want to be, but it IS possible.

NEVER say NEVER even when you think you've taken your last step.
TBI Raiders Directory
What do you plan to do?
Ponder This...
Would you like there to be games on here that would be helpful in your recovery and just living your life?  Come talk about it here.
E-Fax #: 1-440-550-6315
TBI Raiders Phone #: 1-405-378-5044
Please note I don't have a headset just yet so when you call it will go directly to voicemail right now.
Email: tbiraiders@sbcglobal.net
Things to try and do when it's summertime
Go to the lake or local swimming pool to go swimming or play in the water
  • Take swimming lessons if you don't know how to swim psss...doggie paddling does not qualify as swimming and I know this from having been both a lifeguard and a swimming instructor
  • Learn First Aid and CPR
  • Go camping with friends or your family - loads of fun no matter who you go with that you know
  • Lay out in the sun and tan!
  • Make a habit out of walking every day
  • Play volleyball or any other sport that you are able to do
  • Make some new friends
  • Go to a ball game
  • Go to the mall or movies with your friends
    • Official Website for TBI Raiders
    Links for TBI Raiders
    Mail to go to the TBI Raiders Director
    To everyone who is turning a year older this summer,