Tag Archives: Tracy Todd
I Need You
Let’s get Brave Lotus Flower Rides the Dragon published. Continue reading
Me Before You
Okay, so the movie, Me Before You(based on Jojo Moyes’ novel of the same title) has been hitting the big screens and is getting a lot of hype at the moment. Click here to watch the trailer. This is my … Continue reading
Advantages of Being a Quadriplegic
It’s easy to focus on what’s wrong in your life and most people would think that it’s inconceivable to find anything positive about being a quadriplegic. But when I started writing a list of advantages of being paralysed from the … Continue reading
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Tagged Advantages, Blogging101, Humour, paralysed, paralysis, quadriplegic, Tracy Todd, wheelchair
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A New Love
I haven’t written in this space for a long while. To be back feels strange, and good. If you’re reading this, it means you haven’t given up on me, just yet. Thank you. The truth is that I’ve been in … Continue reading
Through the Lens
Feeling tired and hungry during a shopping trip at the local mall, my folks and I decided to have a quick lunch before heading home. It was still early and the restaurant wasn’t very busy, thankfully. I chose a table … Continue reading
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Tagged eating, electric wheelchair, paralysed, photograph, quadriplegic, restaurant, staring, tourist, Tracy Todd
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Breakdown
After spending a wonderful weekend in Pretoria, celebrating my birthday with special friends and spending time watching my son play cricket, we were back on the road travelling home early on Sunday afternoon. I was sitting in the front passenger … Continue reading
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Tagged breakdown, combi, highway, paralysed, quadriplegic, tow truck, Tracy Todd, wheelchair
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In the Shower with…
Eyes closed, I see myself standing alone in a glass cubicle. The water, a little hotter than necessary, is cascading over my head and down the natural curves of my body. The glass fogs up as the steam rises off … Continue reading
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Tagged American Idol, audition, commode, Josh Groban, Judge, music, paralysed, personal care assistant, quadriplegic, shower, Simon Cowell, singing, Tracy Todd, You Raise Me Up
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Walking on Wheels
If the prospect of being transferred into a wheelchair lifts one’s spirit it says something. For me it speaks of a temporary relief from the absolute frustration of not being able to move any part of my body below my … Continue reading
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Tagged disabled, mobility one, paralysed, Permobil, quadriplegic, Suzuki, Tracy Todd, wheelchair
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How Does Your Son Cope
Chad was only 10 months old at the time of the accident which, some would say, is a blessing in disguise. He does not remember me to be any different so he has nothing to compare me to. To him, … Continue reading
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Tagged Chad Ross Todd, parenting, quadriplegic, Tracy Todd, wheelchair
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Ask Me
Humans, by nature, are curious. We are also quick to notice differences and then become inquisitive. As a result of my disability, I have been asked many questions. I don’t mind. Questions provide an invitation for you to get to … Continue reading
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Tagged Africa Young Round Square Conference, Penryn College, quadriplegic, questions, Tracy Todd
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Tracy Todd – Brave Lotus Flower 