Last weekend, April 28-30, my brothers and I converged in Wichita, Kansas to bless Michael newest grandson, Bennet and to just get reacquainted. It was a good time and we all felt very blessed to be able to make it out there at such a beautiful season in Kansas.
I had only one paraplegic moment on the way out. I had to make a connection in Minneapolis. Unfortunately, the Salt Lake flight was 15 minutes late and I had to wheel, no joke, a mile from one gate to the next. With spasms stopping me every 100 yards or so, I wheeled up to the departure gate as the jetway was being pulled away from the plane. Crud! So I sat in the airport for seven hours for the next flight to Wichita. The real bad thing is that I missed the blessing of my new grand-nephew and just about a whole day with my brothers and Lisa.
Live and learn in this new life. But for all intents and purposes, this was the first travel experience that I did all on my own. But I still owe a lot to my brothers and sister, Lisa. They were accomodating and understanding of all of my little complications.
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Howdy Steve!
Looks like you are doing well! Drop me a note when you can.
jefreyr at mac.com
-- jrj
I don't know you. I came across your blog while searching for an old friend who shares your name. As I was reading though, I was touched by your tragedy and the way you have dealt with the consequences of it.
I'm sitting here having a bit of an emotional moment about the life of a complete stranger. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Dear Steve,I found your site when i googled my husband's name, Steven Townsend. He is an Atv rider in Pa. he rides a 250 r racing 4 wheeler. I showed him your blog. We hope you are doing well. Could you be a long lost relative. My steve lost track of his father when he was only 2 years old. His name was Richard Townsend. write back if you like. charlene townsend
Hey Steve!
You don't know me, but I was randomly searching blogs this afternoon and found yours. I had a car crash 8 years ago which left me in a wheelchair for life. I too am a T3 complete paraplegic. Even though i have gone through the same experience, it is refreshing to know that we all still lead relativly 'normal' lives.
Im looking forward to reading more of your blogs, Steve!
~Laura~
yeah bro!!! nice to read your blog...check out www.rpmsurfer.com and search jeff munson...still charging after his injury...you guys are heroes!!! BTW...love your shirt Daniel...MuCH LOVE to the Townsend bros!!!
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