Author Archives : Aaron
October 4, 2010 – Kennedy Krieger Day #6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDqZck5FyyQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcljvQfiYqs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeAUVhG9U4w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_yei6Fj5hc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJmq45Axzr4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xl0ZLipT9To
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1T56Zw9VBO8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBFOTOp9vAw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC0rTbbnfuk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2VgRCbU9q8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSGLV1tklMA
More videos to come tomorrow…
October 1, 2010 – Kennedy Krieger Day #5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr4OyYjqaUE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyZbyrBGH3w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcLUP3oRFio
September 30, 2010 – Kennedy Krieger Day #4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hr63GHf71w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DgYu-3OQeE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHccZv5O4fc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2cmgUE5i3s
September 29, 2010 – Kennedy Krieger Day #3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBJvXAdamFU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=117RrGPf5qc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Gk86ElT6Vg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8Hq87yWj-M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJ_c3DENztw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ0oZwEvrWs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asLdLX9dfB4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxubCjSkqec
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7awEyu4M0gc
September 22, 2010
There was quite a bit of movement last night! I can move my arm consistently but the toes are little more tricky sometimes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjtcFRqwwmU
September 16, 2010
Kennedy Krieger dates have changed, but no worries!
September 13, 2010
Less chance to help sponsor!
The Harrisburg half marathon is this Sunday, September 12. If you’re interested in sponsoring the team running for my cause, please click on the following link..
http://www.active.com/donate/aaronsjourney
Your donations are greatly appreciated! Thank you.
August 28, 2010
August 27, 2010 – I moved my foot a little last night!
August 21, 2010 – Now On Facebook!
We are now up and running on Facebook! You can request me as a friend by going to the following link:
facebook.com/aarons.journey
August 19, 2010
One year and one day ago my life was flipped upside down. I can’t, nor do I want to try, to explain all the feelings and thoughts that have gone and continue to go through my mind. I understand there are individuals less fortunate than myself, but nobody should have to go through what I’m going through. I miss everything in life that that I took for granted every single day. I wish so badly that I could do some things that I hear people complain about every day. It’s aggravating. Be appreciative of everything you have in your life. If you’re not happy, do something about it. Don’t settle – you’ll regret it. I do. Go out of your way to help somebody in need. Hold the door for someone who is obviously disabled. Don’t look at somebody and assume you know everything about their life and situation by the looks of them. Give everybody that benefit of the doubt and let them prove you wrong. What do you have to lose? You might end up having someone really surprise you. Life isn’t always what it seems and you can never be too sure what’s around the next corner, but isn’t that exciting? Unfortunately what was around my next corner, this time last year, wasn’t so great. I have a long way to go, that’s for sure, but I’ve also come a long way, which I easily and frequently forget. I guess just because I’m not walking, yet. I’m not afraid to admit I’m a pessimist, but lately something’s been telling me deep inside that I will be walking by this time next year, if not sooner. Call me crazy. Maybe August 19, 2011 will come and pass and I will still be in this chair. If that happens, then I guess we’ll just have to shoot for August 19, 2012. I’m not going to give up because I WILL walk again one day. I don’t care what the odds are, I’m going to beat them because I’ll be damned if I’m going to spend the rest of my life looking up at everybody and vice versa. I truly thank every single person that has helped me along the way this past year from the bottom of my heart. The stress and anxiety that I’ve placed on my family is enough to break any one down, but they’ve stood next to me the entire time, without wavering. My friends travel hundreds of miles to see me, frequently, which I cannot even begin to put into words. I just hope they know that if the roles were reversed, I’d be by their side in a heartbeat. To all of those people that I’ve never met, that have continuously helped my family and I but cooking dinners, donating money and time out of their busy lives – you are MY heroes. Our lives would be hell without you. I just have to say thank you again to my entire family. I love you all so much and appreciate what you sacrifice for me. And how could I forget, Leslie Davison . What an amazing woman. She does everything for me, without question and never asks for thing in return. She is a sweetheart, my angel and my love. Thank you for all that you do! You are truly irreplaceable. Everyone in my life is, so thanks again and here’s to another year! Please keep praying for me. I need all I can get!
August 3, 2010 – Look what I can do!
August 3, 2010 – Drive it like you stole it!
August 3, 2010
Hello everybody!
Well, I finally am in possession of my very own power will chair! It was supposed to be here sometime in February and we had a few bumps in the road along the way, but we won’t harp on that today. I have a new cushion which is pretty comfortable so far. The chair itself is pretty cool but also a little obnoxious. There are wires and some other things that will eventually be cut or tied back once I have it for a week or so and make sure everything is the way I want it to be.
My classes are going very well so far. My lowest grade is an A-. Midterms are this week so hopefully I do well in those and continue with the good grades.
Other than that, not too much is new. I just wanted to say hello and check in briefly. I hope all of you are doing well and enjoying your summer! Talk to you soon, I promise.
Aaron
July 27, 2010 – A quadriplegic presides over U.S. house
An amazing story. Truly inspirational and worth a read!
July 26, 2010 – Hello!
July 22, 2010 – Petition
Please sign this petition for spinal cord research…
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/2/signatures-for-spinal-cord-researc
July 10, 2010 – Slide Show
Not perfect but still working on it…
