Tag Archives: paralysed
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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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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Gentleman, Goodbye
We made eye contact. I held his gaze, firm and steady, for what felt like the longest time ever. His unique, green eyes looked familiar and ever-adoring. There was no mistaking his love for me – a love so pure … Continue reading
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Tagged assisted suicide, dog, euthanasia, great Dane, Matfield, paralysed, quadriplegic, Tracy Todd
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Blog Value
I haven’t written a blog post in a long time, I know. And I must apologise. I can give you many reasons why but they will just all seem like excuses. So, I’m not even going to try. The purpose … Continue reading
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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Hang on…
I haven’t written in a long while, I know. I’m sorry. Almost every day, someone new subscribes to my blog. Usually that brings me great joy – a sense of achievement. Amazing. Somebody actually wants to read what I have … Continue reading
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Tagged inspiration, inspirational speaker, paralysed, quadriplegic, Tracy Todd
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Dear Able-Body
Dear Able-Body These are in no specific order of importance. They are all important because they affect me and I am important. Please don’t label me disabled. Have you ever looked up the word in the dictionary? The following is … Continue reading
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Tagged disabled, do's and don'ts, paralysed, quadriplegic, Tracy Todd, wheelchair
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Tracy Todd – Brave Lotus Flower 