Things that I've learned at NCC

Hello my name is Jasper and I am a quadriplegic, and I pretty much have no use of my body. You may view this as the worst thing that could happen to you, well not so. Never give up or give in, keep a strong positive attitude, and above all don't forget whose running things. I don't know how you may look at your situation, but my accident changed my mind set and out look on life. When I first arrived at NCC, I was emotionly bankrupt, I was isolated in my room all the time. I would not participate in anything, and I was constantly on the pity pot. I didn't start to grow until I realized that life is truly a gift from God. Yours may not be the way you want it, but life is not over for you my friend. In fact, depending on your attitude, you could be on your way to a life you never thought you could have. First you realize that God saved you for a reason, and helping people with a loving heart, good things will come to you. I'm telling you from my own experience, my accident brought me closer to the Lord than I've ever been. Slowly things started to open up for me. By being friendly with a positive spirit l soon knew everyone by first name. I took the initiative to learn new things, and to try my best to upgrade myself.The world does not stop because I'm in a wheelchair. You have a choice to sit and do nothing, or look past your circumstances and become a member of society once again. I make it a practice to attend any (sci) spinal cord injury meeting. I'ts where I can learn about new programs and services that are designed to help us. They discuss how we can do things that other people do such as driving, traveling with a wheelchair, sky diving, driving boats, and much more. Also some of us may believe that for us relationships and sex is over, but that's not true. At the (sci) meetings we discuss adaptive equipment that enables us to have sex. There are also pills and other medical procedures to aid us. I've also learned by living at NCC, just how blessed l am that I'm still alive, I can see and talk and think for myself. I see people every day that have no idea what is going on around them, or can't control any part of their bodies. It should humble you and make you realize how blessed you are. I pray that you understand the point l'm trying to make to you my brothers and sisters that are in wheelchairs. My name is Jasper and much love to you.