Out of Time

A Slight Setback

I woke up this morning, showered, made breakfast, had myself a Red Bull and then was off to the gym. Just the usual start to my day, but things ended up a little different after my workout today. When I was on my drive home, it got to be "that time" where I needed to pee! For me when I need to go, that means "find a bathroom now" because I can't hold it for to long. Unfortunately, the traffic was backed up and I couldn't pull over to use a bottle as I sometimes need to do. You would think (and hope) even in the middle of traffic I could've done something, but remember my legs don't work right now. I drive with my hands- one hand on the steering wheel and one on the break and gas. Boy- this is intense. So at the age of 31, today, I peed my pants! 

When stuff like this happens, I feel like it is a reason why I should give up. But I don't! I ended going home, changing my clothes, getting cleaned up and continued on with my day!

Everyone's struggles are different, but we have to keep moving forward! Even when we have setbacks! What are you gonna do now? -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