Last post Wed, Apr 23 2008 7:27 PM by jenn842. 6 replies.
Today I was driving alone in my new PT Cruiser windows down sun was shining. I had just got done working out with my trainer and feeling good about my workout. I popped in the CD by Joe Nichols (country) the song The Impossible was the first song to play and it made me stop and think back to when I first got hurt. My best friend made me an inspiration picture video of my progress to that song because she new how much I loved it and how much I wanted to have the best outcome for my recovery. She also bought me tickets to his concert. That was when I was just learning to walk again and using the fore arm crutch's. After the concert she took one of my crutch's back stage and told them how I was in an auto accident in April of 2003 and broke my back and was learning to walk again after being paralyzed. She told them that Joe Nichols The Impossible was my song of inspiration and Joe Nichols signed my crutch.That was in November of 2004 and that was the last time I used those crutch's. I didn't want to lose that signature. So as I listened to that song today I think about how lucky I am to have the people in my life that I do. I walk today with the assistance of a cane and feel that I can get stronger just by working harder. The chance given to be alive and walking and a little inspiration in that song has gone a long way. I just wonder what others use as inspiration in there life. Its always seems its something so simple that gives such inspiration and gift of hope. God bless.
Hi, I too was in an accident that broke my back, and during my fusion operation the surgeon stretched my nerves going to my lower body which left me paralyzed for over a month. 2 years later I have about 80 percent usage of my legs and walk with a cane a little. My inspiration has always been my son. He was six when the accident happened in 05 and asked everyday if I could play with him. He has been the one I've made saddest and the one I try my best for everyday. I just wish I could find a medication that helped me more.
The people and the stories here on Disaboom give me inspiration. My accident was just 8 months ago and my injury T6 complete (supposedly). A number of people here who were told they would never walk again report that it took almost 2 years to prove that diagnosis wrong. I can hope for that while I remain grateful for the faculties I still have. Thank you all for your fellowship and inspiration. Love.
WHAT A WONDERFUL STORY ! MANY BLESSING TO YOU RAINEY
HI Jenn, My inspiration started as something that I saw about 2 years before I got hurt. I am an announcer at horse shows, rodeos, etc. I was announcing at the Midwest Horse Fair in Madison, Wi. and the Smiles Theraputic Riding Center demonstration came into the main arena. We had a note that the kids who were deaf would not be able to hear applause so we needed to wave our hands and have the people watching do the same. As we did this one rider that was hanging on very tight and not looking around noticed me doing this. He started smiling and looking around. By the end of the 10 minute demonstration he was waving back, smiling and riding very relaxed and having a great time. This young man has been in the back of my mind ever since. That day I had to shut the microphone off because he brought me to tears thinking of how a simple thing can affect someones life so greatly. Since then I have met some exceptional people that say I have inspired them, when the truth is they inspire me to keep going as I see what they accomplish. Anyone who fights a disability is an inspiration. I read about people here every day and it makes me feel that there is so much more that I can get out and do.
My daughter was 2 when I got hurt. She has been there through every therapy and was there to see me take my first step! She is my angel and also an inspiration. I have a note on my refridge that says in her writing " I want to reid my bike with you. SOOOOO cute love her so much.
I was told I would never walk. And today I walk with the assistance of a cane. Do not give up and if you need any advice you are in the right place. Good luck and god bless.
