A cold perspective...
Today I was driving, and like everyone else, it was time for me to stop and fill up with gas. It doesn't bother me to fill up, it just takes me a little longer than most (being in a wheelchair and all).
Filling your car up with gas is something that most people take for granted, because of how easy it is (for most people with working feet & legs). I'm not complaining at all, it's awesome that I still have the ability to do it; even when its a little bit more difficult (and cold).
It was 10 degrees outside today and the wind was blowing when it was time to fill up. We have to (or get to) take whatever challenges we are faced with, and do whatever it takes to make things possible!
Who ever considers if a gas station is wheelchair accessible. One more reason to keep the faith, and and be grateful for my progress with the epidural stimulator after my spinal cord injury.
-Dustin
Dustin
Shillcox’s life drastically changed when he was in a car
accident August 2010 and sustained major spinal
cord damage, a broken upper arm, collapsed lungs, broken ribs, cracked
sternum & mild brain injury. Dustin’s complete T-5 spinal
cord injury (SCI) left him with no feeling below his mid-chest, causing
paralysis
from the chest down.
Now paralyzed, and living his life
in a wheel chair, Dustin was told he would never again be able to move
below his waist again, but after participating in a cutting edge SCI research project, at the University of
Kentucky in Louisville, he is now able to move his legs and stand once
again. Dustin is living his life to the fullest, sharing his story, journey of overcoming
obstacles, and faith
while raising
funds for spinal cord research. Through his motivational
speaking and the Dustin Shillcox Foundation,
he is helping to improve the lives of people in wheelchairs.
Dustin delivers an inspiring message about never giving up, and the power of a positive attitude in his speech "What Are You Gonna Do Now?" Inquire about Dustin's availability to speak at your next business meeting, conference, charity event, school, church or graduation event. If you are looking to inspire your crowd to overcome personal challenges, and motivate into action, Dustin needs to be your next call! 307.870.6764
written by Nickel Lowman
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