Defying The Odds

On Sept. 21st we took on a 5K for the Gilliam's Promise fundraiser in Highlands NC. That may not seem to tough for some but 3 years ago this wouldn't have been a possibility for Kyle. At the beginning of July Kyle was invited to participate in the event. At first he was skeptical about pushing himself 3.1 miles on top of a mountain where a portion of the course was gravel. But he accepted the challenge and began training.  

He began pushing himself daily around our neighborhood to build strength and stamina. In the picture above is Kyle racing his son Nolan at the local Greenway in Franklin NC.  

We were gladly accompanied by Dallas and Vanessa Crisp. Kyle and Dallas have been close friends since childhood. Dallas and his wife Vanessa drove over and hour away so they could be apart of this event and show their support in this milestone in Kyles life.

The grueling 3.1 miles not only had its challenges but part of it was gravel. Kyle pressed forward and never gave up.   

We Finished in 56:59!

(From Left to Right)

Dallas Crisp, Naomi Collett, Kyle Morgan and Vanessa Crisp

Thanks to all my sponsors who supported me to complete this challenge.

-Ally Justice and the Employees of Drake Software

-Susan Miller

-Cathy Watson

-The Cord Of Life

-Vanessa and Dallas Crisp at VCrispCounseling

-Gilliam's Promise

What is Life to you?

I'm going to post some positivity back into Facebook today.
You know Life is the one word that when asked; "What is Life to you?" Everybody pauses because they can't explain it. And when they do try to explain it they only share the parts that they're are feeling at that very moment. Well lets think beyond that moment of anguish, torment, devastation, and depression. Now I know some respond positively and say great things about it but they are still responding to that moment and they will only post the bad on Facebook because it is a way to "Vent" but is it the right way to vent. If you were to ask one person the same question;"What is life to you?" About a week apart, Their answer will always change. Well today I'm going past my feelings from today and going deeper.

Life to me has been filled with Drama, Devastation, Tragedy, Struggles beyond the "average" limit. But it has also been blessed with the comfort of my sweet Naomi 's hand in my time of need. I've been blessed to begin a relationship with my son. I've been able to step back down the ladder and use the stairs. It may be a slower way to the top but it's safer. It has landings where you can stop and take a break if needed. My life was once filled alcohol making my decisions. It was filled with fight but I used it in the wrong way. I used it against others instead of "for others". I've dealt with my "friends" bailing out because I wasn't the same person. But after the thick unbreathable dust settled, the one that were still there were smiling because when the odds were against me, I pulled through. After the reality of death set in I made a change from day 1 and that was to be a completely changed man. Life to me is Glorious, magnificent, entertaining, and appreciated. All the good and bad is treated the same. You can't find one negative post on my Facebook page. If you confess it, it usually gets worse. Not only for you but others who read it. Words have a harder impact than drugs.

I'm not going to say I'm perfect because that perfect person is a myth. We ALL MAKE MISTAKES so why do we look at others mistakes and judge theirs when we've done it. Let's be positive today and see how we feel about it.

Now the question, What is life to you?

Angels?

Let me explain why I'm a miracle to have survived.
 
I traveled 70 MPH in a 3,783LB vehicle that generated 620,053 LBs of force at impact. That’s 310 TONS. I was 200 lbs ejected at 70mph traveling at 102 ft per second and I generated 32,783 lbs of force. That’s 16.3 tons.
On the average, a 38', 84 passenger school bus weighs in between 11 & 14 Tons (22,000 to 28,000 pounds)
My body generated more weight than a school bus at impact.
The vehicle generated more than 28 school buses in combined weight of force.

-All my body suffered was a broke neck at a c5c6 level which pinched my spinal cord. It only takes between 40-60 lbs of pressure to break your neck and your spinal cord is as soft as a ripe banana.

Still don't believe in angels?

School of the Blind

I spoke at The School for the Blind at it was incredible! A great group of kids and a great place to share some positive words. Looking forward to keeping in touch.

Gilliams Promise 5k

In September we well attending a 5k race for the Gilliam's Promise program in Highlands NC. Kyle will be riding a hand cycle in the event and showing everyone that giving up is not an option and anything is possible.

Www.Gilliamspromise.org

Fathers Day 2013

Having an amazing day in Raleigh NC with my fiancés family.

Time with Nolan

Naomi and I had an exciting time in Franklin NC with the most exciting and wonderful, Nolan Grant. Nolan got to meet a couple more of his relatives as we spent time together. Nolan and his cousin Bianca Tayla Morgan hit it off quickly. They were buddies from the start.