The Astronaut on Earth

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Where the Journey Began

A traumatic accident changed my life, setting me on a path of recovery, self-discovery, and growth

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“There is no going back to once was, I can only keep moving forward”

  • The Astronaut On Earth

    The reasons why I call myself an Astronaut On Earth, it turns out, have been growing as I have been learning more about astronauts, space, neuroscience, kinesiology, and continuing my rehabilitation from my Spinal Cord… Read more

  • “Innerdependence”

    Feb 12th Innerdependence – I love that this has the squiggles underneath! This is insane! THATS the word I was looking for! The idea of being able to THINK and do things on your own!!!… Read more

  • Procedure List

    So, This is kinda a doozy too. I am not sure if anyone had a chance to read my injury list, but this one is also alot to take in. If you are one of… Read more

  • Injury List

    So, what you’re about to read took me a couple of weeks after my accident for me to finally get a brief list from my doctors. It was surreal, lying in the hospital, waking up… Read more

  • October 9th 2023 – Focus

    Oct 9th So when I wake up in the morning a choose to take an opportunity to talk thru my thoughts, it is a way for me to gather them as well. Something I have… Read more

  • October 8th 2023 – Emotions

    Oct 8th When I think about this journey, I really have been able to wake up with a sense of optimism. I have a lot to get back to! So much to do and see!… Read more

  • October 7th 2023 – Encapsulation

    Oct 7th Have more courage to take your own shits in life. That quote almost brought me to tears reading that from a fellow who has overcome such a significant amount of adversity. I really… Read more

  • October 6th 2023 – Hips Don’t Lie for this SCI

    Oct 6th I did have an okay nights rest tonite! Waking up and trying to understand all of the news for the day! What has truly been interesting is realizing that my mid section, abdomen,… Read more

  • October 5th 2023 – “Balance – what’s it do to an SCI?”

    Oct 5th The amount of sensation in my mid section, my tum, and organs is on fire this morning! There is so much activity it’s really hard to concentrate, really! I had a thought about… Read more

  • October 4th 2023 – “Does the Real Jim Carey Exist”

    Oct 4th What is interesting, is I’ve been having a “slow down” of the spasms and an increase of fullness, tightness, and tingling sensation in both legs! I feel these changes happening each day as… Read more

  • October 3rd 2023 – Reese’s Puffs

    Oct 3rd Well, for all the great progress updates, it’s hard to leave out when I’m feeling so bad. I’ve had a pretty good stretch of not feeling so crappy, but this morning and during… Read more

  • October 2nd 2023 – Car Ride

    Oct 2nd So the urge to have to go in the morning, paired with a more powerful stream while I straight cath all indicate to me that changes are happening down there!! There’s also been… Read more

  • October 1st 2023 – Moving

    Oct 1st So I woke up this morning feeling more and more in the legs! The sensations are continually changing to a more “normal” feeling and I notice how tired and tight more and more… Read more

  • September 30th 2023 – John’s House

    Sept 30th Today I had quite the day, being out and about for the whole day and for the first time going over to John’s house! I had gotten Max a super goofy dog toy,… Read more

Welcome to my blog!

I’m Joe! I am currently working on getting back on my feet, and living life after a pretty wild accident. Through this blog, I aim to share my insights, and experiences. Join me on this journey as we explore the world of relearning and navigating the world outside.

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  1. Where the Journey Began
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