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. 

Even Though You Are A Quad Problems Still Exist

My name is Jasper and I am a quad and I find myself still having to deal with life's problems.  I'm currently being garnisheed and I have to personally look into the matter.  I got together with my social worker and we're going to set an appointment with the Friend of the Court.  Just because you are a quad life still presents problems that you have to address.  There may be times though when you feel helpless.  For example; my daughter is in the process of a divorce.  I feel somewhat helpless not being able to give her the support I would like to.  All I can do is talk to her and give her my advice.  I wish I could do more but my condition won't allow it.  But I keep a good attitude and realize that I must adapt to the situation.  Just because we're quads life doesn't change for us.  We have to change for it.  Be strong, keep a good attitude and just do the best you can.  Good bye, my name is Jasper.   

Attitude, Attitude, Attitude!

Hi, my name is Jasper and I'm a quadriplegic.  Today I went out with a group of people and we planted flowers in vases.  It may not seem like much to some people but to someone who is severely injured the task can be very rewarding.  I feel that if you're an injured person, if you body's crippled or you have some kind of head injury it's very important you keep your chin up and have a positive attitude about life.  Don't look at your circumstance, the condition you're in, rather focus on your recovery and future goals.  Your spirit is what enables you to move forward, forgetting the past and boldly facing your future.  I enjoy what I did today.  Just planting a simple flower or getting out of bed just to go play Bingo or a card game, visit someone, better yet pray for someone in your facility or home.  Having that positive attitude and Godly spirit will enable you to do things with zeal.  The point I've tried to make is that your life is not over.  I go on trips to the movies, to the art institute, fishing, bowling and even attended a dance and I did it all being confined to a wheelchair.  Attitude...have a positive attitude and see where it takes you.  My name is Jasper and I thank you for reading. 

The Quadriplegic in NA

Hello my name is Jasper and I had to make a lot of adjustments in my life not only being a quad, I'm aslo a recovering addict.  My clean date is also the same date as my accident.  I recently went to a meeting when I celebrated my 3 years clean.  I want you to understand that we may have akward conditions, people still love and embrace us as long as we keep a positive attitude and continue on with our lives, people will support us.  I went to that meeting not knowing exactly what to expect, but it turned out to be a beautiful experience.  They bought a huge cake, pizza, ice cream and we celebrated and hugged each other and they gave me so much support.  It was awesome to me that so many people poured out their love for me.  I was touched.  So I want you to know that things change in our lives but some things remain the same.  Love, caring, support, and God working in our lives.  So I said all that to say this, it's very important that we look at life with the same zeal that we had before our tragady.  God works through people and he touches hearts and moved people to love us unconditionally.  Keep your head up and embrace life boldly and it will work for you just as it's working for me.  Love you.  I'm Jasper and this was my expereience I've shared with you. 

Waiting On God

Hi, my name is Jasper and I'm a quadriplegic.  I know some people do not believe in divine healing.  As a matter of fact you may go through your entire lift and not see it, but still it's there.  The Lord said by my stripes ye are healed and that means that he bore all our sicknesses.  If you believe strong enough, and it be the Lords will, you could actually heal yourself.  I myself am a believer.  I have no feelings in my lower body but still I believe that through divine healing someday I will walk.  Sometimes if you have something as simple as a headache just quiet yourself and meditate and tell yourself you are not going to receive your headache and the Lord will remove it.  I was born in the 50's, which was the Polio era, I was a kid who wasn't supposed to walk.  I had braces and crutches but I can remember running down the hallway with the Dr's watching me and applauding me.  I was not supposed to be able to walk but instead I became able to run thanks to the Lord.  So if you, have any affliction that you don't want keep meditating on it and speak to your body.  Tell it to remove itself, then have faith in your higher power that he will remove it in His time.  Sometimes the hardest thing to do is to wait on something we want so bad.  But the Lord said in His word be anxious for nothing.  He also said he will not leave you or forsake you but we have to believe.  So I don't know about you but I'm waiting on God.  My name is Jasper and these are my thoughts. 

Live Life on the First Pew

Hello my name is Jasper and I'm a quadriplegic and I've learned that no matter what physical state, mental state you may be in we all need to be spiritually fed.  Sometimes are lives may take a wicked turn, it may seem a turn for the worst, we may feel like our lives are done for but if we learn to live our lives as if we were seated on the very first pew we can learn new things and live a productive life once again.  We need Jesus in our lives if we are going to succeed.  This is what I believe and this is what I do.  I open my heart to the Lord and when I'm in His house I sit on the very first pew.  I don't want to miss a thing.  I want to hear every word that he has to speak to me and I also live my life that way, as if I'm still sitting on that very first pew.  It helps me in so many ways to keep Him on my mind.  It helps me to get along with others, keeps me motivated, keeps me safe knowing He's in my life forever.  As best I can as I go throughout my day, I keep my mind on that first pew knowing that God is going to provide all my needs.  So I say to you if you have any doubts about yourself, life in general, things may not be going your way, I urge you next time you get to your local church march right in and go right to the front and sit on the first pew.  It'll give you a whole new perspective.  I'm Jasper and these are my thoughts. 

It's Important!

My name is Jasper and at one time in my life I was a pretty active guy.  I always went where ever I pleased and could usually do what ever I pleased.  Then in April '09 a car accident side lined me.  My life as I knew it seemed over but with the help of the staff at the rehab I'm in I began to accept my condition.  I also learned that it's very important to first accept your condition, believe in God and yourself and become active.  I stay active by writing blogs, going on various trips with the rehab, personal visits to family and friends, I take therapy 5 days a week, I attend certain meetings that they have at the rehab, seminars and the like.  It's very important to stay active so you can get used to living in your new life as a quadriplegic or whatever injury you have.  Staying active recharges your mind and your people skills.  It does not give you time to sit around and throw a pity party for yourself.  So my friends, I urge you to put God first, believe in yourself and stay active.  It's important!