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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

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

July 28, 2025

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
February 12, 2024

“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
May 30, 2023

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
May 18, 2023

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
September 8, 2024

Sept 1st – Sept 7th 2024: “Bike Day!”

9/1 Okay, here goes another morning. It’s always a tricky time, making time for writing. I know how much it helps me, put all the ideas in place. It helps me so much. Especially when… Read more
September 1, 2024

Aug 25th – Aug 31st 2024: “Long Days Make Long Nights”

8/25 Wow. Talk about the feeling changes in my lower legs and feet! All morning I’ve been feeling the change in how much my tibialis anterior, gastroc’s, and soleus are kicking in!! My lower legs… Read more
August 25, 2024

Aug 18th – Aug 24th 2024: “Backwards Crawl”

8/18 Okay, so I’m waking up, and feeling my left shoulder doesn’t quite like being laid on so much. I think it’s partially because I haven’t been to the gym very much last week! Need… Read more
August 18, 2024

Aug 11th – Aug 17th 2024: “Quantity Over Quality, Practice Makes Perfect”

8/11 Okay, so I’m not really sure why I was so tired today, but boy was I. Goodness I’m glad to have a nice recovery day!! I’m brushing my teeth standing up in the standing… Read more
August 11, 2024

Aug 4th – Aug 10th 2024: “Memories Like This”

8/5 So, I’m crying right now. I’m at work, and I’m tearing up. It’s hard. A song came on that reminded me of a video I made like a month before the accident. “Teal” – by… Read more
August 4, 2024

July 28th – Aug 3rd 2024: “Your Body Adapts to The Demands You Place Upon It”

7/28 Goodness! This was an amazing weekend at GermanFest with the family! I had an absolutely amazing time! I am feeling so much in my legs right now! My quads and inner thighs are feeling… Read more
July 28, 2024

July 21st – July 27th 2024: “GermanFest!”

7/21 I’m really noticing how my floor routine is constantly progressing! It feels like, every single Set I’m feeling more, contracting more, and moving more with each step! I’m really noticing the feelings in my… Read more
July 21, 2024

July 14th – July 20th 2024: “Do Not Ever Give Up”

7/14 Well, it’s been a crazy day. I can’t believe it, really, sometimes. It’s happening. I’m doing it. I’m going back to work. It’s 9:09PM right now and getting ready for bed and it’s just… Read more
July 14, 2024

July 7th – July 13th 2024: “The More You Learn, The More You CAN Learn”

7/7 Okay, today has been a good day. I have felt like I haven’t been writing a lot, and it’s got me all stressed out. I think it’s been interesting, I’ve been saying a lot,… Read more
July 7, 2024

June 30th – July 6th 2024: “4-A-Day’s”

6/30 Okay maybe I get to the gym and do some “pull ups” with a spotter on the smith machine? Like, get the legs on the ground, and just work on pulling up and letting… Read more

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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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