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 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

  • September 29th 2023 – Look Ma, No Hands!

    Sept 29th Each day that passes I’m able to get more sound of sleep, and deeper and fuller rest! I really am feeling and sensing more into my legs! Last night, I was truly feeling… Read more

  • September 28th 2023 – Inspiration

    Sept 28th Today was a good morning of actual restfulness. Going from full nights of fighting to try to stay asleep, I have actually been able to sleep fully thru the night, and I slept… Read more

  • September 27th – “Feeling This – Nice Try SCI”

    Sept 27th What’s truly interesting is how my body does feel differently from day to day. Yesterday I may have truly felt the sensation of having my legs there, for like, all day. They are… Read more

  • September 26th 2023 – Hero Squats

    Sept 26th So the feeling of fullness and warmth, like blood flowing to these parts of my body is growing! My right glute and hip is truly feeling more than it ever has this past… Read more

  • September 25th 2023 – Shower Time

    Sept 25 Sooo today, my abdomen and the spasms have really been cut down! They aren’t as pervasive and persistent as they once were! Like, the right and left side of the abdomen are actually… Read more

  • September 24th 2023 – Wake Up!

    Sept 24th Well, it’s a Sunday, and I had the chance to get up and go earlier than I usually do, which has left me more comfortable than I have been in a bit. Last… Read more

  • September 23rd 2023 – The Snow Pant

    Sept 23rd Need to look up muscle activation while running and biking to get those images of the muscles being activated in my head! I’m already trying to do that, but it will only help!… Read more

  • September 22nd 2023 – Proprioception

    Sept 22nd Proprioception- this is what I’m trying to describe and talk about! This is going to take some time to develop and progress thru!! 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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