Lessons Learned

        As a normal person with no disabilities, it’s impossible to understand how difficult it is to be disabled. I never thought I’d ever experience something so serious in my life. I was in a wheelchair for six months; my right arm and leg were fractured. I couldn't walk at all then. My family and friends helped a lot during that hard time. My family took care of me 24 hours every day, because I couldn’t do anything without their support.

      I couldn’t take a shower for three months; I still remember how happy I was taking a shower for the first time after three months. If I never got into that car accident, I would have never known what an obstruction even a single stair is to people in wheelchairs. If I never got into that car accident, I would never be as grateful as I am to walk with my own legs now. Those insignificant things that we take for granted as a normal person, might be very difficult for those with disabilities.

Respect those with disabilities, and help those in need. Love your life and cherish what you already have. Don’t make your family and friends worry about you. I could imagine how worried my family was about me when they heard about my accident. 
     
        Even though it was a difficult time for me, I thank God that I lived through that accident. I learned a lot from it, and it’s something I will never forget for the rest of my life.