I mentioned on this blog that I wanted to do more personal blogs, not just blogs about events I get to do. Now it seems to be that all I blog about is personal stuff. ha ha. Funny how things work that way. It's kind of been a relaxing month of May with not much going on. It's been sort of a nice break from always being on the run with events going on. There will be more exciting things coming up though. There is a new Life skills group that started up on Wednesday. It helps kids with disabilities become more independent and active in the community. That should be fun! It only started on Wednesday and it was just an introduction to the group. We start this Wednesday, so I might blog about that. Also, this Friday I get to go to Victoria. The University of Victoria is holding something called Operation Track Shoes. It's like a mini Olympics for special needs kids. They have simple things like ball throwing and stuff. We don't know much about it but its supposed to be pretty fun so we are excited! I hope to blog a lot about that! Anyway, today, I would like to blog about people in my life or people I have heard about that inspire me. Being disabled, I am very interested in learning about other people with disabilities and making connections out there. These people keep me going. I think if they went through or are going through, then I can get trough my challenges Also, people don't have to have disabilities or illnesses to be inspiring. Inspiring peopleare people that persevere through thier challenges to get to where they want to go in life. So, here are my top ten people that inspire me.
1. Terry Fox- I`ve talked about Terry Fox before in my blog when I wrote about the annual Terry Fox runs that I go to. Terry has always inspired me. Whenever Im on the Terry fox run I always wish Terry was there running with me. I wish I got to meet him and shake his hand and tell him how proud I am of him. I got to see his parents carry the torch at the `Paralympic Opening Ceremonies. I got so emotional over that! It was amazing what he did. I cant imagine being in that much pain and walking over the Canada. Hs was amazing and had a big heart. Whenever my disability frustrates me or I feel like giving up, I always think of Terry. I think he probably wouldn't give up so I shouldn't either. I really do hope they find the cure for cancer. So many
suffer from it. Terry will always be my hero for his big heart and his amazing courage. He was so much more than a fighter. He was a champion.
suffer from it. Terry will always be my hero for his big heart and his amazing courage. He was so much more than a fighter. He was a champion.
2. Rick Hanson- Ive gotten to know Rick Hansen over the past few years, especially with the relay. He is a lot like Terry Fox, persevering to reach a goal of making peoples lives easier. Its like he kept up Terry's mission of healing others, except doing it for spinal cord injuries. Doing the Rick Hansen Relay really brought me closer to him too. I like how he changed his run this year from man in motion to many in motion. It shows that he wants to make sure that everyone is getting involved and helping out, not just giving money to support a cause. Rick also inspires me for being a disabled spouse and parent. That's exactly what I want to work up to be. Helping people, raising a family and never giving up. Rick s the perfect role model for me!
3. Helen Keller- Helen Keller was a young girl who was deaf, blind and mute at the age of two. Growing up in the 1800s, people knew very very little about disabled people and thought less of them. Helens parents didn't know what to do with the girl. She was throwing tantrums because she couldn't communicate to tell them how she felt about things. A couple years later, a teacher came into Helen life and not only tamed her spirits but taught her to speak through sign languag.e After many trials and tribulations, Helen could finally communicate. Later on, her along with her teacher, Annie Sullivan, Helen went on to university and even wrote a few books. Helen is definitely on my wall of fame because once she discovered her true potential, she never wanted to stop trying new things. She didn't let her challengers hold her back. I love watching the movie The Miracle Worker, and at one time got so fixated about Helen that I got a book about her. I had to learn as much as ipossibly could about her. I hope to be just like her one day. I want to persevere at my goals until all my dreams come true!
4. Grace Mariah Brulotte- GRACE! I have talked A LOT about Grace! She likes her middle name a lot so I thought Id include it in her title! Just for you Grace! Grace was born with a condition called Arthrogrythoposi Multiplex Congeita, a condition that shortens her limbs. She is confined to a wheelchair but she doesn't let that stop her. She is the bubbliest person I know! She'll amaze you with all the things she can do like knit and play piano. She has organized a sit skiing organization where she lives all by herself. She is a go getter and a great advocate for special needs, which is something I need to be more of. Grace is my hero because of her go getem attituds and for being such an awesome person despite her challenges! If you want to learn more about Grace check out her blog site http://www.disabledandlivingintherealworld.blogspot.com/ You'll be as amazed as I am with what she can do!
5. War Veteran and Soilders- I don't believe in going to war.. at all! What does it solve? Why do English teachers teach their students to debate when people just start fighting with weapons to get what they want! It just doesn't make sense! I am very proud of the men overseas though! They must love their country. They risk everything to keep peace for their country! They are my hero's because they are very brave and must be really proud of their country to go to war for it. I hope country find a different way to solve their problems though. There is no need to loose lives just because two country are having a disagreement. There just has to be a better way!
6. My family- I have an amazing family! Everyones so close to everybody. They all try to pull people back up when they are down. My family are my heroes because they are the most positive people I know. They have an amazing sense of optimism. I always have fun when I'm around them. They are also my heroes because how they have coped with my disability. They all try include me in every thing, and they never think to much about me as a disabled person. I can do anything I want to they tell me. I am also proud of my parents deciding to have another baby after the complications with my birth. After that they must have been pretty scared to go through another birth, but they did, and now I have an amazing little sister, Natalie. I love my family so much. They always seem to make my world a little brighter.
7. Olivia Obrien- Olivia goes to camp Winfield with me! She has Cerebral Palsy but is quite severe. She is quite limited. She is also non verbal. Olivia is my hero because although she is in a wheelchair all day and has to have a helper with her all the time, she always has a smile on her face and always wants to be part of the action even if she cant participate. Everyone at camp loves Olivia! Shes quite the young lady.
8. Aly Mahovlic- Aly was one of my best school friends. A few years ago she moved to Alberta for a bit of a better life for her and her family. Aly has a few struggle physically and health wise. She has gone through a few extensive surgeries and have had some rough times. Ever since she has moved away things tseem to be getting better for her. She is now a model and an inspiration to lots of people. Aly is my hero because of the way she has turned her life around and her positive outlook on the world. Great work Aly! I'm proud of you!
9. Little children- Isn't it great to be little. Unfortunately we all have to grow up so fast! I wish I could be little again. Life was so simple and fun and full of giggles and silliness. As we get older, we sometimes forget the little important things in life that just seemed so important to us when we were a child. We get so involved with adult life that we forget about these things! Little children are my heroes because of their outlook on a world as so big and amazing, their desire to play and their imaginations! I never want to grow up! NEVER!:)
10. Special Olympic volunteers- I've had so much fun in the Special Olympics this year. It has really improved the social lives of a lot of kids in our little town. Its not just one or two people that out it on, it is a whole family which is really special. They are my heroes because they have super big hearts and they really want to include all kids of all abilities. They are really special people that make the world a better place. I`m proud to know them and proud to be a part of what they do in the valley.
I have so many heroes I can`t even count them all, but like I said, ten is my magic number so I put down ten. I have so many people that have touched my life, and I just hope that I have touch theres. `There are so many inspiring people out there! I hope i can inspire people with this blog. I think we all can try our best to inspire people. Life is short. Get out there and make a difference. You`ll life will be that much richer for it! Trust me!
5. War Veteran and Soilders- I don't believe in going to war.. at all! What does it solve? Why do English teachers teach their students to debate when people just start fighting with weapons to get what they want! It just doesn't make sense! I am very proud of the men overseas though! They must love their country. They risk everything to keep peace for their country! They are my hero's because they are very brave and must be really proud of their country to go to war for it. I hope country find a different way to solve their problems though. There is no need to loose lives just because two country are having a disagreement. There just has to be a better way!
6. My family- I have an amazing family! Everyones so close to everybody. They all try to pull people back up when they are down. My family are my heroes because they are the most positive people I know. They have an amazing sense of optimism. I always have fun when I'm around them. They are also my heroes because how they have coped with my disability. They all try include me in every thing, and they never think to much about me as a disabled person. I can do anything I want to they tell me. I am also proud of my parents deciding to have another baby after the complications with my birth. After that they must have been pretty scared to go through another birth, but they did, and now I have an amazing little sister, Natalie. I love my family so much. They always seem to make my world a little brighter.
7. Olivia Obrien- Olivia goes to camp Winfield with me! She has Cerebral Palsy but is quite severe. She is quite limited. She is also non verbal. Olivia is my hero because although she is in a wheelchair all day and has to have a helper with her all the time, she always has a smile on her face and always wants to be part of the action even if she cant participate. Everyone at camp loves Olivia! Shes quite the young lady.
8. Aly Mahovlic- Aly was one of my best school friends. A few years ago she moved to Alberta for a bit of a better life for her and her family. Aly has a few struggle physically and health wise. She has gone through a few extensive surgeries and have had some rough times. Ever since she has moved away things tseem to be getting better for her. She is now a model and an inspiration to lots of people. Aly is my hero because of the way she has turned her life around and her positive outlook on the world. Great work Aly! I'm proud of you!
9. Little children- Isn't it great to be little. Unfortunately we all have to grow up so fast! I wish I could be little again. Life was so simple and fun and full of giggles and silliness. As we get older, we sometimes forget the little important things in life that just seemed so important to us when we were a child. We get so involved with adult life that we forget about these things! Little children are my heroes because of their outlook on a world as so big and amazing, their desire to play and their imaginations! I never want to grow up! NEVER!:)
10. Special Olympic volunteers- I've had so much fun in the Special Olympics this year. It has really improved the social lives of a lot of kids in our little town. Its not just one or two people that out it on, it is a whole family which is really special. They are my heroes because they have super big hearts and they really want to include all kids of all abilities. They are really special people that make the world a better place. I`m proud to know them and proud to be a part of what they do in the valley.
I have so many heroes I can`t even count them all, but like I said, ten is my magic number so I put down ten. I have so many people that have touched my life, and I just hope that I have touch theres. `There are so many inspiring people out there! I hope i can inspire people with this blog. I think we all can try our best to inspire people. Life is short. Get out there and make a difference. You`ll life will be that much richer for it! Trust me!
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