Father's Day and the Quad

Father's Day brought such excitement to me I could hardly wait until it got here.  My brother invited the family to have a BBQ at his house and I didn't want anything to stop me from getting there.  It was a beautiful event.  My brother was happy to see me as was my daughter and my grandchildren.  It was an even more special event because my youngest daughter whom I don't see very often, 3 years as a matter a fact, was there.  One point I tried to make is that don't let the wheelchair or your circumstance stop you from enjoying any part of life.  Embrace each day as if it's father's day.  Stay close to your family if you can, cherish your friends and keep a good attitude.  I'll say it again, life doesn't stop just because your situation has changed.  Live your life with all the gusto you can.  Just a short note to encourage you to keep your chin up and keep pressing forward.  These are my thoughts, my name is Jasper.   

Obstacles Still Occur

Hello, my name is Jasper and I am a quad.  A dear friend of mine had invited me to his daughters wedding and he told me weeks in advance.  But would you know, about a day or two before the wedding we both learned there were no ramps to get into the church.  Well the thought of not going never entered my mind.  He is a dear friend and our families grew up together.  I knew when his daughter was born and there was no way I was going to miss this wedding.  God is good all the time, even though I did not get inside the church my attitude about it was good and I found an ideal spot right at the entrance.  I saw everyone go in and I was able to see many faces I hadn't seen in years.  I was glad to see them as they were glad to see me.  It was a beautiful day and I was very comfortable under the huge shade tree at the entrance.  I even had another dear friend come to the wedding and he chose to stand outside with me the entire time and we laughed and talked and greeted people.  What I'm trying to say is negative things still happen in our lives but if you just be patient and keep a good attitude it could still turn around in your favor.  I sent the nurse who was with me inside a few times to view the wedding and she took pictures.  So even though I didn't get in the church I had a wonderful time just being there.  Don't allow your attitude, your outlook or your view of life spoil your day.  Look up and look around.  God has created a beautiful day.  Rejoice and be glad in it.  My name is Jasper and these are my thoughts.   

Stay Active, Active, Active

Hi, my name is Jasper and I'm a quad, but I don't let that stop me from doing things I want to do or go places I want to go.  This week for instance I went to 2 church services, I'm going to the movies this week, also to a wedding this week and then spending Father's Day with my family.  You do not have to be limited by your condition, your wheelchair.  It has wheels...let them roll!  Being active is a vital part of your recovery.  It stimulates you, motivates you and just keeps you in touch with the outside world so I encourage you to get out, enjoy the sun while it's shining.  People will take to you differently.  They see you being active, taking charge of your life, people genuinely want to help you when they see you helping yourself.  I believe that to be true in my own life.  People are always glad to see me and if they won't come to you, go to them.  You can if you want to.  This is just a short note to let you know that life for you is not over so be active, active, active.  My name is Jasper, good bye.