Chris was hit head on by a drunk driver at 7 a.m. on Nov. 15, 2005 on
his way to work. He was instantly paralyzed from the neck down, was
pronounced dead at the scene, revived and pronounced dead in the
helicopter on the way to the hospital. Many more times he came very
close to dying and had to be revived. Chris underwent 18 surgeries over
the next few months. He could not breathe on his own, speak, swallow,
feel, or move. Throughout it all he had faith and peace and hope. Chris
has never been angry or depressed. He has come a long way in the last
year and nine months. He received help from many doctors, therapists,
friends, and above all his wife Brenda, who is his 24/7 caretaker and a
hero herself. His days are full, with almost everything being done for
him. He is able to move his arm and hands some. He now has a voice
activated computer and will soon have a voice activated phone. Chris is a
spokesman for MADD. He speaks to people who have been convicted of
drunk driving. He makes an impression on these folks, just as he does on
everyone who has the privilege of meeting him.
We go to his house to help Chris, yet we are the ones that are
blessed. He is an inspiration and a hero. He appreciates every little
thing anyone does for him and never, ever fails to say thank you. He is
totally at peace, even after all he's been through and the tough times
he still has. I am proud to know and be a friend of this incredible man.
By Anonymous!
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