The author reflects on their transformative journey since their “Alive Day” nine years ago, emphasizing resilience and the value of daily miracles. They express gratitude for love, friendship, and modern medicine, as they prepare to welcome twin boys after a successful IVF process. The piece highlights perseverance, hope, and embracing life’s challenges.
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Alive-versary Year 8
Well.. here we are. Another 365 days of being paralyzed. Another 365 days of gratitude and love. Another 365 days of trying to live intentionally and love hard. I’m not going to lie to you, this year was a difficult one; harder than most have been. These annual reflections on my alive-day help me immenselyContinueContinue reading “Alive-versary Year 8”
Alive-versary Year 7
The text reflects on the author’s seven-year journey post-spinal cord injury, highlighting the physical and emotional challenges faced, including surgery and adaptations to paralysis. As they turn 30, they express gratitude for life, a supportive community, and a newfound purpose in philanthropy, emphasizing personal growth and resilience despite adversity.
Alive-versary Year 6
6 years… 2,190 days since I walked past the wrong end of a .45 hollow point. Six years of some of my highest highs and certainly some of my lowest lows. Days, weeks, months and years slowly starting to blur together. My wheelchair starting to become just another decision that I make each morning. StartingContinueContinue reading “Alive-versary Year 6”
Alive-versary Year 5
Sheesh, half a decade! Honestly the winter months become sort of a fog for me. I love the holidays and the family time but there’s always that lingering fog. Three of my Army friends were killed throughout these months; one on November, one in December, and another one in January. That brings us to February…ContinueContinue reading “Alive-versary Year 5”
Alive-versary Year 3
February 11th marks a painful anniversary for the author, remembering the day they lost their previous life. Reflecting on February 10th, 2017, as seemingly ordinary, they recall the blissful ignorance before a life-altering event. Emphasizing life’s fragility, the author urges appreciation of every moment, guided by faith in divine plans for the future.
2 Years and Going Strong
2 years 2 years ago my definition of grit and resiliency changed forever. 2 years ago my understanding on life changed forever. February 11th Do I loathe it? Do I celebrate it? This experience has been chaotic yet blissful. It has been anguishing yet reassuring. It has been unbelievably frustrating and unbelievably triumphing. It hasContinueContinue reading “2 Years and Going Strong”