Tag Archives: motivation
Run. Run. Run.
In the early hours of the morning, not able to sleep, as usual, I was online, catching up on some reading of other’s blog posts. Kristin of Halfway to Normal wrote a post about why she does not run. Anything … Continue reading
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Tagged Comrades Marathon, exercise, inspiration, motivation, paralysed, quadriplegic, running, Tracy Todd
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Driving Miss Tracy
We were sitting at a restaurant – on the deck overlooking a busy road and car park. The location was not wildly exciting. Exhaust fumes and seafood are not meant to be complementary, I know, and the annoying droning of … Continue reading
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Tagged driving, Humour, inspiration, motivation, quadriplegic, Tracy Todd
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My First Time: Dancing with Waves
Aaah first-times. Mmmm…. No, I’m not talking about only sex. I’m talking about those defining moments in our lives. Like an old photograph, most memories fade. But somehow first-times stick in our minds forever – some good, some bad – shaping … Continue reading
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Tagged beach, first time, inspiration, motivation, quadriplegic, sexy legs, Tracy Todd, Windy City
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A Feast of Trials
This weekend, I was invited out to dinner with some very dear friends. I never hesitated and accepted the invitation, gratefully – especially since I have been suffering from a severe bout of cabin fever lately. If truth be told, … Continue reading
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Tagged cabin fever, combi, disabled parking, inspiration, motivation, quadriplegic, ramps, Tracy Todd, transport, wheelchair
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Cabin Fever
I have a beautiful house. I’m spoilt. I know. And I am appreciative. Promise. It’s not perfect. The only thing it really lacks is a view – and someone special – but that’s a story for another day. Otherwise, the … Continue reading
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Tagged cabin fever, handyman, home improvements, house, independence, inspiration, motivation, paralyzed, quadriplegic, Suzuki wheelchair, Tracy Todd, wheelchair
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How I Lost My Legs by Roy Heine
Many of you have been asking me about Sexy Legs. In a special guest post, this is his story. How I Lost My Legs. written by Roy Heine (a.k.a. Comrades Legs) A few years ago I thought I had it … Continue reading
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Tagged inspiration, motivation, Nelspruit, quadriplegic, Roy Heine, sexy legs, the comrades marathon, the Ironman, Tracy Todd
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Who’s Worthy?
For the past twelve-and-a-bit years I have been fighting to prove my worth to humanity. Sheesh! It’s been a long time! I’ve been sitting for a long, long time. Your legs are tired of walking? Hey, my butt is tired … Continue reading
Out to Lunch with the Boys
A while back I was invited out to lunch by two drop-dead-gorgeous 23-year-old guys. Hmmm Cougar Town here I come! Woo hoo! I was surprised that they asked but I never hesitated when accepting the invitation. Hey a woman can’t … Continue reading
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Tagged Bruce Fargher, cougar, hot date, inspiration, Matthew Cresswell, motivation, quadriplegic, toy boys, Tracy Todd, wheelchair
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Tormenting Travel
I had to go to Rustenburg this week to speak at a manager’s meeting. The trip was manageable but not without its challenges. I think most people find long-distance traveling tiresome and perhaps being paralysed from the neck down exacerbates … Continue reading
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Tagged accessible accommodation, African rural experience, autonomic dysreflexia, bladder, care assistant, catheter, hotel, inspiration, intermittent catheterization, motivation, Nelspruit, paralysed, quadriplegic, Rustenburg, sexy, talk, toy boy, Tracy Todd, travel, wheelchair
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Tracy Todd – Brave Lotus Flower 