Last weekend I found myself sitting in the warm winter sun, cutting my toenails. It was one of those ordinary moments that most people never think twice about. The kind of moment that comes and goes unnoticed. As I sat there soaking up the warmth, a thought suddenly crossed my mind. At this very moment there are wars raging somewhere in the world. Soldiers are fighting. Families are fleeing. Children are losing parents. At this very moment there are murders being committed, robberies taking place, drugs being sold, people being trafficked, women and children being abused, corruption flourishing, and countless other atrocities unfolding across the globe. The list is almost endless. Yet there I sat, quietly trimming my toenails in the sunshine. None of those horrors were touching me directly in that moment. Or were they? The truth is that while we may not experience every tragedy personally, we all live beneath the same troubled sky. Most of us don't spend our days standing a...
Life after amputations plus physical and financial loss is a journey that requires resilience, determination, and a positive mindset. Don't forget the importance of humor. Embrace the change, seek support, set goals, find your passion, practice self-care, and choose happiness and hope. You are defined by the strength and courage you possess within yourself. This is our story.