What injury did you sustain?
My pelvis was broken in five different places, and a spleen injury, and both lungs collapsed 80 and 90%
When did this injury occur?
10/9/2009
How long was the recovery process?
October 9-January 15
What provided you the motivation and drive to press on through the difficult times after sustaining the injury?
My friends and family being so supportive of me and coming to see me the whole time that i was in the hospital. It really helped me push through and keep a smile on my face even though I was in pain.
How did the injury you sustained shape your character in who you are today?
My injury really made me evaluate my everyday life. I realize that a person can’t take any day for granted. I have a new appreciation for being able to wake up every morning and surround myself with the people I love.
Since the injury, how has life changed for you?
During my recovery process, people treated me as if I was a fragile, breakable object. But now I am fully recovered, and doing all of the things that I used to do and more. I owe all of that to my wonderful doctors. My wreck changed my life forever, but I am more alive then I ever was before.