Monday, May 19, 2014

He's Inspiring

I’ve been seeing an inspiring story lately about a former football player who was paralyzed from the neck down in a football game and was told he’d never regain use of his body. So he’s now able to move parts of his body they never thought he’d be able to move, and he graduated from his college—another thing they said he’d never do. And I think about my own story. After having both legs destroyed in separate accidents early in my life, I never worried about being able to walk—until recently, when my legs started giving out in earnest. Now I can just barely walk, and I’m going to try and do something about that. I hope it works. I’m not paralyzed, but I think I’m the victim of bone repair technology that is fifty years old. Surely they’ve made advances since then that can help me now—IF Obamacare allows it. I’m 76—in an age group that his “death panels” just may refuse to help. (Just common sense)

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

GOOD for you! I think that is a capital idea. I am glad you are doing this. :)

Ray Thomas said...

Anon: Thanks. I just hope they can help. It'd be nice to walk again without pain.

Anonymous said...

Do update us on your progress. I will send positive vibes that you will end up walking pain free.