Forever Inspired

Judie and Mike! My heros!


Today we are in Longview, TX and it is our last day in this wonderful state. Tonight at our sponsored dinner, I was absolutely in awe of two people I met and heard speak. Judie Moffett and Mike. They are both apart of POWER, People On Wheels Encouraging Responsibility. Judie is actually the Executive Director and Co-founder. They are both paralyzed from the waist down and they shared their stories with us. I don't know what it was, but while they spoke and spoke about what an amazing thing we were doing, all I could think about was how inspired and amazed I was at these people! Something just shot through my soul and I have never been so inspired in my entire life. I could not ever imagine waking up in a hospital bed and not ever being able to walk again. And that could happen to anyone. But the strength, encouragment, positive attitude, and happiness they showed was life changing. In that moment they were talking this whole summer seemed to all come together for me. Knowing the struggles and tough times they went through, I feel that I will never let anything stop me from accomplishing things that I put my mind to. When they became paralyzed, they did not just give up on life, but instead they strive to create a better environment for others. They want to make sure that others in wheelchairs have the same opportunities as everyone else. I am still trying to work out the emotions and feelings I experienced this evening. But I know that it is a feeling that I will never forget. The website is http://powerincorporated.org/ if anyone would like to know more.