July 5, 2007, Perhaps this was my new found Independence Day. A day I celebrate every year with simple thanks and reflection. Just as I would any holiday or my birthday. After this day, I definitely felt like I was born again. Just with more innate wisdom and strength. A day that changed my life forever. It was a day that taught me how unexpectedly we can lose our’s, how precious our life is to have, and the blessings of survival we receive to strengthen who we are spiritually, physically, and mentally.
This was a larger than life lesson that continues to take me through my everyday. Not one day ever taken for granted. Not to do what I please, but striving to live for what is good, and what is right. Bringing larger opportunity as fulfillment in my everyday.
After breaking my back, hip, femur, and pelvis in a freak accident, I was wheelchair bound after surgery, extensive physical therapy to learn to walk again, after a very long time.
Much of the credit to my recovery is to the great love and care from the lives of my community. I will never forget the most humane acts of others and one particular nurse that one could ever be so blessed to have. It was the most valuable experience I could ever have in my life. Not only was I fighting for the ability to live, but another meaning beyond what this truly meant came over me.
My physical core may have been crushed, but I never let it interfere with the core of who I was. However it strengthened me in areas in which are magnified today. I continue to dance through life and count every blessing. One that taught me how to genuinely give to others during their most vulnerable times in their lives as well. Knowing that even the smallest reach could be the only one they may have.
We all have a story, maybe a few but always remember what has brought you here now and all that continues you through!
Whatever you may be going through in a days period of time, everyday reminds you that you survived. When I am faced with the biggest challenges, I know that I have literally survived worse. There are those days where you may think it was not getting what you wanted. It’s not always about you. That is when you refocus and trust the why.
That power keeps me walking forward with my head up and my heart full each and everyday.
Keep your head up and smile on! You too have made it!
Remain strong through your journey. It is through your walk that makes your story. Keep surviving and supporting! Uplift and support others along the way.
Remember that life is needed to live, but health is needed to live well.
Take care of you, your loved ones, and community! Always.
Unity with Community!
-A.M.W
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