"You've got to give more than you take." |
A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles. |
At first, dreams seem impossible, then improbable, and eventually inevitable. |
Christopher Reeve: Courageous Steps. |
Don't give up. Don't lose hope. Don't sell out. |
Either you decide to stay in the shallow end of the pool or you go out in the ocean. |
Either you decide to stay in the shallow end of the pool or you go out in the ocean. |
Even though I don't personally believe in the Lord, I try to behave as though He was watching |
I am a very lucky guy. I can testify before Congress. I can raise funds. I can raise awareness. |
I am glad it's not me. |
I can feel his hand on mine. I can feel his arm on mine. A lot of times he climbs up into the bed, next to me, and he'll scratch the top of my head, or he'll just put his face against mine. I have all that feeling, |
I can move the fingers of my left hand...[and] my right wrist. I can extend my legs. I can open my arms. |
I refuse to allow a disability to determine how I live my life. I don't mean to be reckless, but setting a goal that seems a bit daunting actually is very helpful toward recovery, |
I was worried that only acting with my voice and my face, I might not be able to communicate effectively enough to tell the story, ... But I was surprised to find that if I really concentrated, and just let the thoughts happen, that they would read on my face. |
My blood pressure has been stabilized and I am in no danger, |