I've come to know a guy in a wheelchair riding the train every day. He's about 50 and races in wheelchair marathons. Holds the record in the St. George marathon. Something like 1:13 IIRC. Dude doesn't let anything get in his way. Yesterday he did a "stupid little six miler" as part of the Pioneer Day festivities. Started at the U and ended up at Liberty Park. Ask spacey how that'd be in a wheelchair.
He's hardcore. Bet he hasn't considered suing anyone for anything at any time.
Sometimes in life your luck just sucks. My stepfather has had a triple bypass, a debilitating stroke and is possibly facing stomach cancer. According to him just another "*feces*ty deal" he has to overcome.
I have plenty of sympathy but there's a limit. Putt-putt? Give me a break.
guy that lived down the hall from me in undergrad one year ended up , while drunk/high, taking a ride home (responsible, right?) only turns out the driver was f'd up too and got in a massive wreck. anyways, ends up in a wheelchair. probably the most upbeat guy i've ever met, and he managed after 1-2 years to be able to do just about anything possible in a chair. had triceps big as most peoples calves. really wish i was still in contact with him to see if his therapy had brought him any more progress
