Some look at those who can’t walk and say, “At least you can breathe on your own.” Some look at those who can’t feel and say, “At least you can walk.” Some look at those who can’t use their left hand and say, “Thank goodness you’re right handed.” Many, who seem to have everything, complain about what they cannot do.

We all know this: the human body is limited. It cannot fly and it cannot breath without air. It cannot withstand the force of a violent collision or a piercing blow. And, ultimately, it wears out. We cannot change that.

But, we can all wake up every day and ask, “What can I do today?” For all of us, one of our biggest regrets, in the end, may come when we ask ourselves, “Could I have done more with what I have?” Today is a good day to do something you’ve never done before. This is what I have learned, being the parent of someone with SCI, and from hearing the stories of others who are struggling with loss.

 

The photo for this blog post was taken in October 15, 2013, two days shy of the one month anniversary of Theo’s accident.