Life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it.
It reinforces the fact that we are all lucky, as things can (always) be worse..
Michael\'s mantra reflects his attitude.
As he shares his journey from childhood through his ongoing recovery, you will be inspired by touching moments, funny anecdotes, and a self-effacing assessment of life.
Michael\'s positive outlook is contagious.
Being able to someday run again along the sandy shores of Southern California will be another milestone.
Walking with the assistance of a new prosthetic leg was a big step.
His recovery is a testament to a commitment to live life as fully as he did before the accident--and to never give up.
While others might not bounce back quickly after such a life-changing ordeal, with the help of family, friends, and a renewed belief in God, Michael persevered.
Overcoming the personal tragedies that occurred earlier in his life helped prepare him for the most significant challenge he would need to overcome.
Self-reflection, perseverance, and a unique way of looking at life and its lessons permeate every page of this book.
Unfortunately, to do so, they had to amputate his leg! Michael is here today to tell a story, a story about his journey and the discoveries he has made along the way.
Michael was then rushed to Desert Regional Medical Hospital, where a staff of talented doctors were able to save his life.
As he was starting to bleed out, the driver made a call--a call that truly saved his Life! Within minutes, paramedics arrived and were able to contain the bleeding.
Traveling fifty miles an hour, Michael\'s left leg was trapped in the car\'s wheel well, severing the main artery in his leg. --Charles Swindoll It was after midnight on an unlit desert road when Michael was hit by a car.
Life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it
