Thursday, March 31, 2016

Is Your Faith Bigger Than Your Fear?

Let your faith be bigger than your fear!

 

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



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written by Nickel Lowman

Do You Have The Courage to Pursue?

"All of our dreams can come true,
 
if we have the courage to pursue them." -Walt Disney
 

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



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written by Nickel Lowman

Massage Round 2- Spa Day

Take Two: Taking time for myself

My friends asked me if I'd like to try the spa with them, so I did. After my first experience with a massage, I guessed that I had everything figured out. (If you haven't read about it yet, I encourage you to, it was a funny experience.) Well, this time, I learned another lesson; this time it was more that just a massage, I was at a spa.

When we got to the spa, they all ordered a massage for an hour and half and I only wanted an hour. I said, "I can hangout in men's locker room and wait for you all," because they had a hot tub, steam room and sauna.

My massage went great, and then I decided while I'm waiting for the others I was going to set in the steam room. There was no one in locker room besides me, so I went up front and I asked the guy at the front deck if he could follow me into the steam room and take my wheelchair out. He said it was no problem and followed me into the steam room; I asked if he'd bring my wheelchair back to me in 7 to 10 minutes.

I'm setting in the steam room and all I'm wearing is a towel around my waist and then the steamers kick on. I wasn't in there for more then two minutes and the steam was thick that I couldn't see a foot in front of me. Now I'm starting to get claustrophobic. I laid my head down and I'm breathing into my hand trying to stay calm and hope that the guy comes back with my wheelchair.

Finally, I decided it's time to get out, I took my towel off, through it on the ground, so I could transfer to it and drag myself out. Just as soon as I through my towel on the floor the door opens. That guy comes in with my wheelchair as I sat on the bench naked!! He's probably thinking what a freak!!

So my lesson this time is, I'm not going into a steam room or anything unless someone is with me. Hopefully the next time I'm getting a massage or at a spa I won't end up naked in front of people!!

Speaking about being properly clothed, have you checked out my new clothing line? Order your DSF Gear Now!





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I can Turn Myself on... Watch the  video to see how the stimulator implanted inside of me works.




 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


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written by Nickel Lowman

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Can you have Sex??

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For paralyzed men, sexual function just as important as walking...

A few months back this article was published through CNN and I wanted to share it again as many questions come up as I sit in my wheelchair. 

(CNN)While practicing for a national motocross competition in 2009, Kent Stephenson's motorcycle suddenly locked up and crashed, leaving him paralyzed from the chest down. He was just 21 years old and would never walk again.
He was also devastated to learn that he would never have sex again.
Or so he thought. Read more here...

http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/31/health/paralysis-sexual-function/index.htmlUncomfortable Questions Answered

As I've been working out at my new gym in Texas. I've had people ask me questions. Well when you see someone who's in a wheelchair people think that they just can't walk or often wonder, how does that person use the bathroom? Or if they can or even do, how's it possible for them to have sex?

Being in a wheelchair things are a little different like when I use the bathroom, I know when I need to go, but the problem I have is holding it. I have the sensation but after about 5 to 10 minutes I can't hold it back. (In fact at age 31, i have peed my pants- it's embarrassing to admit.) I still have to use a catheter because I can't void everything out and if I don't get everything out I can get a UTI. Just because your in a wheelchair doesn't mean you can't sex, you might have to do things a little different or it might get a little uncomfortable at times but it doesn't mean it can't happen. It helps having a partner in your life that is understanding and willing to figures things out for however you have have to do things.


Wheelchair sex positions ;):



I know talking about bowel, bladder, sexual function is an uncomfortable subject for a lot of people, but don't be afraid to ask because it's reality! Being open and willing to talk about theses things is important, it helps raise awareness and understanding of someone who has to do things a little different.- Dustin

Take a look at the new clothing line and order your DSF Gear Now!






http://www.dustinshillcox.com/home.html

https://youtu.be/CcuKFXLgsoc

I can Turn Myself on... Watch the  video to see how the stimulator implanted inside of me works.




 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


https://www.linkedin.com/pub/dustin-shillcox/102/5a0/b60

written by Nickel Lowman

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



https://www.linkedin.com/pub/dustin-shillcox/102/5a0/b60

written by Nickel Lowman

As seen on TV: Told he'd never walk again, paralyzed Heber man stands


http://www.dustinshillcox.com/home.html

https://youtu.be/CcuKFXLgsoc

I can Turn Myself on... Watch the  video to see how the stimulator implanted inside of me works.




 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


https://www.linkedin.com/pub/dustin-shillcox/102/5a0/b60

written by Nickel Lowman

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



https://www.linkedin.com/pub/dustin-shillcox/102/5a0/b60

written by Nickel Lowman