I thought I'd re-post this video and my comment, in case anyone might be interested...maybe it's time to explain the roller-coaster ride that has been my life... This guy, Frank Medrano, has beaten staggering odds. I am familiar with this...as I am also a Gulf War Era disabled vet. People like Frank are an inspiration to all. I wish I had the courage to 'put myself out there in public' like he has. Unfortunately, I have lost much faith in humanity. This is why I've kept my story to myself. I haven't shared it with many of my friends (except for those who have suffered similar experiences - like Dean Binder, a very impressive guy and brother who has had a very hard time, himself (We got your back, Dean!) ...or even most of my own family and a few other people (usually, the people who want to laugh at me for being overly thin or something, since they don't know what happened to me - it is a result of major surgery that prevents my body from storing fat in my abdominal area). I never felt it was important to anyone but myself and, honestly, it wasn't. I did, however, overcome my problems on my own. After I realized that listening to (most of) the doctors, taking the meds and following the other 'advice' I got was not going to help me recover and would turn me into a shell of a man, I threw away all the VA drugs, refused the hand-outs and, after well over a year flat on my back, unable to walk and after major surgery that permanently made me thin for life (and has caused me some difficulties with my diet), I got up on my feet and journeyed out into the world. 25 years later, I still climb mountains in China, even though I was told I'd probably spend most of the rest of my life in a wheelchair (which caused me to attempt suicide twice in 6 months when I was 21). For the record, I succeeded twice - dead as a door nail - but was revived though CPR by two friends who are no longer my friends - probably because they got tired of me dying whenever they were around me. I thank them for helping me stay alive. I have realized, since then, that the best part of my life has been between that time and now - and I'm very glad it wasn't 'my time to go'. There's something about death/near death experiences that will give you a whole new appreciation for life, itself. I know my injuries will catch up with me, one day, but I'm prepared. I have so much to write about and that should be no problem, even from a wheelchair...and after all, I'm still alive, healthy and happy. Now, I just need to find opportunity back home so that I can come back, since I doubt I can continue to run my consultancy in the US as well as I have since I left, when things were still relatively good. I'm probably overdue for a VA checkup since I've been in Asia for a decade, but there is nothing for me back home. The economy is in the toilet. This is the biggest tragedy...all that we fight/fought for is/was lost by those who haven't a fraction of the desire to make the US a better place that we veterans do/did. They're called 'politicians' and 'corporate America'...and they are your true enemy. I hope you don't mind me sharing this with you...for what it's worth. ;o) And, to those who know how to 'truly' honor the ones who give so much and ask for so little - you will also never be forgotten...by the veterans. You have my deep respect...

I thought I'd re-post this video and my comment, in case anyone might be interested...maybe it's time to explain the roller-coaster ride that has been my life... This guy, Frank Medrano, has beaten staggering odds. I am familiar with this...as I am also a Gulf War Era disabled vet. People like Frank are an inspiration to all. I wish I had the courage to 'put myself out there in public' like he has. Unfortunately, I have lost much faith in humanity. This is why I've kept my story to myself. I haven't shared it with many of my friends (except for those who have suffered similar experiences - like Dean Binder, a very impressive guy and brother who has had a very hard time, himself (We got your back, Dean!) ...or even most of my own family and a few other people (usually, the people who want to laugh at me for being overly thin or something, since they don't know what happened to me - it is a result of major surgery that prevents my body from storing fat in my abdominal area). I never felt it was important to anyone but myself and, honestly, it wasn't. I did, however, overcome my problems on my own. After I realized that listening to (most of) the doctors, taking the meds and following the other 'advice' I got was not going to help me recover and would turn me into a shell of a man, I threw away all the VA drugs, refused the hand-outs and, after well over a year flat on my back, unable to walk and after major surgery that permanently made me thin for life (and has caused me some difficulties with my diet), I got up on my feet and journeyed out into the world. 25 years later, I still climb mountains in China, even though I was told I'd probably spend most of the rest of my life in a wheelchair (which caused me to attempt suicide twice in 6 months when I was 21). For the record, I succeeded twice - dead as a door nail - but was revived though CPR by two friends who are no longer my friends - probably because they got tired of me dying whenever they were around me. I thank them for helping me stay alive. I have realized, since then, that the best part of my life has been between that time and now - and I'm very glad it wasn't 'my time to go'. There's something about death/near death experiences that will give you a whole new appreciation for life, itself. I know my injuries will catch up with me, one day, but I'm prepared. I have so much to write about and that should be no problem, even from a wheelchair...and after all, I'm still alive, healthy and happy. Now, I just need to find opportunity back home so that I can come back, since I doubt I can continue to run my consultancy in the US as well as I have since I left, when things were still relatively good. I'm probably overdue for a VA checkup since I've been in Asia for a decade, but there is nothing for me back home. The economy is in the toilet. This is the biggest tragedy...all that we fight/fought for is/was lost by those who haven't a fraction of the desire to make the US a better place that we veterans do/did. They're called 'politicians' and 'corporate America'...and they are your true enemy. I hope you don't mind me sharing this with you...for what it's worth. ;o) And, to those who know how to 'truly' honor the ones who give so much and ask for so little - you will also never be forgotten...by the veterans. You have my deep respect... - Frank Medrano | Transformation Tuesday NEVER ,EVER GIVE UP! Arthur's inspirational Transformation!! A must see story everyone should watch! http://ift.tt/1f7Ir8T