My Dream Is To Ride Again
By Seven Sins
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11th Feb 2011 •
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It been about 5 months since my accident. I have not ridden or walked in a long time. I yearn deeply to do both. Every time we drive by a pasture filled with horses it fills my heart with excitement. Since my car accident I have not moved my legs. It was devastating to learn that I was paralyzed having my entire life torn away from me. As a result I'm relearning everything, just like a toddler.
This was not the life I dreamed of.
On September 19th, 2010 I was in a car accident. My Chevy S10 truck fishtailed and lost traction on the road. It went off the road flipping on its side hitting a tree. The impact with the tree caused my side of the truck to pin me between my seat and the steering wheel. I was trapped. My passenger escaped out the back window with no injuries. I broke many ribs, my scapula, and my back.
Breaking my back damaged my spinal cord, paralyzing me. I went into a 10 hour surgery when they starting fixing my back and a week later they did another surgery to finish that took another 8 hours. I spent a little over 2 months In the hospital.
I now realize what all those quotes about living life to the fullest mean as well as not taking things for granted. In an instant your dreams can be gone. As I slowly adjust to my new life I'm making strides to get back into the saddle again.
Always remember that when you dream, chase it and don’t let it go. My dream is to ride again.
I can still remember the feeling of freedom and happiness I get when I sit on a horse. I remember every stride, every hoof beat and I know before long I will ride again. So the next time you get to ride, clean stalls, feed, groom, or other activities with horses consider yourself lucky. Be thankful for what you have and live life to the fullest and treat everything like a gift. |
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Apache Hills Valley
Girlly all I really have to say is hold on.
My dearest friend is also in a wheelchair. It has been almost 10 years since he was put into it. He was told he would never feel his legs again. But he is starting to feel pain in his feet. We as a group his friends and family have a dream to get him riding. He has never been on a horse before. He has only done motorcross. But we all want to see him ride a horse even if he can't hold on.
We all are looking for a broke as heck horse for him.
Keep fighting. Your story is amazing. And I know you won't give up
Thank you for sharing your story. I don't take things for granted. After my friend died at the age of 11 I knew how much I should love the people and the things in my life.
But Thank you again.
Girlly all I really have to say is hold on.
My dearest friend is also in a wheelchair. It has been almost 10 years since he was put into it. He was told he would never feel his legs again. But he is starting to feel pain in his feet. We as a group his friends and family have a dream to get him riding. He has never been on a horse before. He has only done motorcross. But we all want to see him ride a horse even if he can't hold on.
We all are looking for a broke as heck horse for him.
Keep fighting. Your story is amazing. And I know you won't give up
Thank you for sharing your story. I don't take things for granted. After my friend died at the age of 11 I knew how much I should love the people and the things in my life.
But Thank you again.
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47 days ago
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Little Bitty Farm
Your story is so heart felt.It really makes you stop and think about life and how we take it for garnet,My prayers are with you and I know you will ride again,Thank you for sharing a big part of your life with us all and please never give up your dreams!
Your story is so heart felt.It really makes you stop and think about life and how we take it for garnet,My prayers are with you and I know you will ride again,Thank you for sharing a big part of your life with us all and please never give up your dreams!
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47 days ago
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Castaway Wish
I'm sure you will ride again, maybe you will ride in the Para-Olympics!
I'm sure you will ride again, maybe you will ride in the Para-Olympics!
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47 days ago
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Happy Stables
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Well, I will dream with you for the day when you will be sitting on your horse again. We can't change what has already happened, but we can move forward. Like you said, NEVER GIVE UP!
Well, I will dream with you for the day when you will be sitting on your horse again. We can't change what has already happened, but we can move forward. Like you said, NEVER GIVE UP!
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47 days ago
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MontanaMountain
sssssssso sorry ill pray for you
sssssssso sorry ill pray for you
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47 days ago
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Emma Watson
i will spare my life 4 urs 2 get u back in that saddle and that is true
i will spare my life 4 urs 2 get u back in that saddle and that is true
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47 days ago
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WinterWonderland
I am soo sorry about what happened
I am soo sorry about what happened
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45 days ago
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Emma Watson
That is so sad i will keep Prying 4 u and i hope u can ride again
That is so sad i will keep Prying 4 u and i hope u can ride again
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45 days ago
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MS Horses
Glad you are kind of okay after the accident! Keep chasing your dream! This is such an inspirational story!
Glad you are kind of okay after the accident! Keep chasing your dream! This is such an inspirational story!
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45 days ago
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Weber98
Don't give up! That's very inspiring!
Don't give up! That's very inspiring!
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43 days ago
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Spaztastic
I'm praying that you will be able to ride again. :)
I'm praying that you will be able to ride again. :)
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43 days ago
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Simplicity
that is so sad i hope you can ride again soon
that is so sad i hope you can ride again soon
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40 days ago
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kingfisher
Wow Keep trying never give up
Wow Keep trying never give up
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36 days ago
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MS Horses
Wow you are such an inspirational person!
Wow you are such an inspirational person!
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36 days ago
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Pdeletedpp
i will pray for you
i will pray for you
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34 days ago
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FruitLoop
sad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
sad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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34 days ago
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T E M P E S T
Good Luck to you! I think you made a very good point to enjoy the things we do every day and take for granted. *tear*
Good Luck to you! I think you made a very good point to enjoy the things we do every day and take for granted. *tear*
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30 days ago
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scherzo
You are an inspiration. Never stop believing in yourself and your ABILITIES.
You are an inspiration. Never stop believing in yourself and your ABILITIES.
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25 days ago
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Milly
You keep pushing for your dreams :)
I really hope you will be able to walk again
You keep pushing for your dreams :)
I really hope you will be able to walk again
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25 days ago
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Seven Sins
Thank you everyone for the comments.
if you have any questions just message me
Thank you everyone for the comments.
if you have any questions just message me
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11 days ago
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Seven Sins
very inspirational, hope you ride again
very inspirational, hope you ride again
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Apr 5, 2011
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Pasofinorider
I am so sorry for you .. and cant even imagine what you are going through. I will keep you in my prays and i hope so much that you will ride again... just keep trying!!! you will accomplish you dream !!
I am so sorry for you .. and cant even imagine what you are going through. I will keep you in my prays and i hope so much that you will ride again... just keep trying!!! you will accomplish you dream !!
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Apr 29, 2011
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Dreamer100
SAD. very. But I know you can do it!
SAD. very. But I know you can do it!
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May 11, 2011
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Carpe Diem
Aw :) this is so sad. I hope you can ride again!
Aw :) this is so sad. I hope you can ride again!
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May 28, 2011
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WolfHut
Dont lose hope hun youll ride again. One of my mates broke 2 disks in her back when she was around your age, now 40 something she owns 4 horses and rides everyday forr as long as Ive known her
Dont lose hope hun youll ride again. One of my mates broke 2 disks in her back when she was around your age, now 40 something she owns 4 horses and rides everyday forr as long as Ive known her
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Jun 16, 2011
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Sunny Daze
I hope you get better *Cry's* :"(
I hope you get better *Cry's* :"(
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Jun 24, 2011
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Sunny Daze
So sad:'(
I keep reading it thought because it truly does remind me how lucky I am to have a horse of my own and that I will treasure what I have instead of asking for more:)
So sad:'(
I keep reading it thought because it truly does remind me how lucky I am to have a horse of my own and that I will treasure what I have instead of asking for more:)
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Dec 11, 2011
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Deleted Accounts
i hope you will one day you will be able to walk and of course ride again, your really inspiring keep fighting!
i hope you will one day you will be able to walk and of course ride again, your really inspiring keep fighting!
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Apr 15, 2012
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