Recently my family and I slipped away for a few days to go see may parents, brothers and their families up in Sacramento. I was looking forward to catching up with them and spending some time just chilling. On Wednesday night my mom took all the girls, 10 of them to Disney on Ice, while us guys decided to do something a little more manly.
We decided to go to a place called Sky High – it is an indoor trampoline place that is pretty cool. I should of known I was in trouble when I had to sign a form waiving my right to sue if I got injured. I felt like a kid in a candy store. There were trampolines connected everywhere. It was fun, for awhile!
They had a section where you could play dodgeball and I was on FIRE!! We played that for nearly an hour then decided to go back to the area where there were trampolines on the wall and all over the floor. I thought I would give it one more try and took off jumping from one trampoline to the next chasing after my 13 year old nephew. Needless to say I landed on the third trampoline and my ankle decided to go a different direction than I planned on going. I messed it up pretty bad. In fact the doctor said it would of been better if I broke it instead of spraining it the way I did.
With all of that in mind I have discovered something that is pretty cool. For the first time in my life I am actually able to use crutches the way they are designed to be used. And it is all thanks to the i-LIMB. I picked up my crutches the other day and just started laughing because of how easy it is to use with the i-LIMB on.
Finding new and useful ways to use my prosthesis makes each day an adventure. I haven’t posted anything in a while on this blog but thought this would be something others would like to hear about. Here is a picture of me, the bum foot, crutches and the i-LIMB. Pretty cool the way this thing has helped in my life.
I continue to enjoy the opportunities this new appendage has brought into my life and I look forward to more ahead on the “journey.”
By the way, make sure you head over to Thank You Mr. Jenkins to order your copy of my new children’s book. Your family is going to love it.
I will be doing a video in the next day or so telling the story about this book and how it all came about. Stay tuned to hear more of this impacting story and make sure to order your copy today.
Life is all about the people you meet and the friends you make. Last weekend we ministered in Katy Texas where I met Caleb. A congenital amputee with an arm very similar to mine. I had been wearing my i-LIMB during the day but had taken it off when I met Caleb. This kid is awesome and I am proud to know him. I am so thrilled to be able to meet kids that have the same birth situation as I do. Check out our video…
I just received an email from Touch Bionics about a newsletter they just sent out that has an article I wrote for it. They are an incredible company and it is a neat newsletter. Check it out below….
I am currently in Texas where I am speaking at a Youth Camp with about 250 kids. We are having a blast and the kids are totally digging the i-LIMB. I will be posting more pictures in the days ahead.
The i-LIMB is continuing to be a great benefit in my life. I am amazed each week at what this piece of technology has brought into my life. Thanks again Touch Bionics. You guys are a blessing.
I thought I would add a picture or two of some fun I have been having with the i-LIMB recently.. This is taken with my friend Rob McKee…
I am still enjoying living life with the i-LIMB and I am still enjoying coming in contact with people who get to experience it for the first time. Below is a video of my good friend Jason West from San Jose, CA. He has been keeping up with the “journey” since the beginning of my adventures but this was the first time he was able to see it in person. Check it out.
One thing that being on this adventure has taught me – you never know who you come in contact with that will have an impact on your life. One of those people is my friend, Haylee, a 7 year old from Nebraska. During these adventures I posted one of her videos she did of a shout out to me. We have become fast friends and Haylee is doing some amazing things over at Little Hand Big Heart. I wanted to post a couple of videos that are on Haylee’s site so you can meet her and see the journey that she is on. This little girl has an amazing future and I am happy to have come in contact with her and her family.
Here is Haylee playing the Wii. I guess now I am going to have to make a video with the i-LIMB playing the Wii!!
Finally!!! After much chiding from the masses LOL I am finally posting a 100 DAYS AND BEYOND EPISODE of the adventure that I have been on with the i-LIMB. This is just a short video to catch everyone up on these adventures and to let you know what I will be doing in the future. Here is a video for your viewing pleasure. This entire journey has been nothing short of amazing for me.
I am posting some of the more popular videos that have been put up on the site to catch you up if you are new to these adventures:
One more day left of the daily ADVENTURES!!! It seems unbelievable that I have had the i-LIMB in my life for 100 days. I wore it a little bit on Day 99 and only took a few videos. Nothing spectacular but here it is. Check back for DAY 100 – A SPECIAL EPISODE!!
We are leading up to the final few days of this Adventure and it has been crazy busy. We had family come in, we had a memorial day BBQ out here at our home and we have been in preparation to go to Maui. We leave on the 28th and I cannot wait. My brother and his family have been in for a few days and we have had a good time. Here are some videos of the time together during Day 97 and 98.
As you can tell it is always a little crazy when we all get together as family. Here are some more videos of us enjoying Memorial Day weekend.
Now I know there will be some on the web that will post comments on their blog about this next video of me opening up a bag of popcorn. There seems to be an individual out there (I wont mention who he is) that really seems to have a difficult time with the i-LIMB and its use in my life. He has taken several different pot-shots at me from his web site and each one has been kind of funny if you ask me. He has a hook and thinks that the technology of the i-LIMB is a waste of money and pretty much useless. I have been silent up till now because it has been amusing reading for me. But I thought that since I am almost at my 100 day mark, I would comment on his banter that he has made on his site throughout my journey. If you see this sir, I have never met you in person and I probably never will, but have a great life with your hook If you ever get out this way let me know maybe we can arm wrestle…. LOL!!!!
As you can tell I am still working on getting this down but with time and practice I will get there.
Just a few more days till we reach the 100 days with the i-LIMB mark. On day 100 we will be doing a very special post – you do not want to miss it. I started out DAY 96 running some errands with the i-LIMB. Driving with the i-LIMB has been something that I have thoroughly enjoyed, it is just cool!
Last night my wife took some time for herself and went scrapbooking with some friends. It was one of these all-nighter type of deals – Four till Midnight! I still do not understand how that can be fun but….. LOL! Anyways while I was home with my kiddos I thought I would do some filming. Now once you watch this please do not judge me!! LOL. I know it is somewhat mean but it is so funny. I will let the video speak for itself.
She has forgiven her father but she was a little frightened. Averie – I love you and daddy is sorry but I have to post it. I know I am going to get some comments on this so please be kind. This really had nothing to do with the i-LIMB but I just had to put it up.
I had to put this up – this is what our house looked like this morning when I woke up. The youth of our church decided to go out last night and have some fun. My son Carson was a part of it so he gets to clean it all up this morning LOL. Great job Solid Youth – you guys are getting better at it - didn’t even hear you this time!! Just remember – I DON’T GET MAD I GET EVEN!! LOL
If you ever get out this way let me know maybe we can arm wrestle…. LOL!!!!
