Rehabilitation and Real Life Struggles I just want to reach out to those that may see my positivity in my recovery and let you know; I too struggle daily to remain positive and rely on God to get me through Read more…
When I was 23 years old, I made the decision to join the toughest, meanest and roughest branch our military has to offer, the best of the best, the United States Marine Corps (USMC). Each branch of the military has Read more…
At the end of 2005, as a young man, I decided it was time to sign on the dotted line. However, now I was going to join the Airforce as I have always been a tech nerd and I thought Read more…
I signed up for the Marine Corps in November of 2005 and left for Boot Camp less than a month later. I sadly let my ego make the decision as Marines are called the best of the best. I don’t Read more…
Back in the Frying Pan-How Much Pain?Upcoming Hip SurgeryWell it looks like I am going to finally have my third hip surgery. It was over four months ago that my right leg popped out four times, the last time sending Read more…
Back in the Frying Pan-Part OneNo Flame, Little PainHeaded to Surgery I woke up in level 5 pain this morning with severe weakness. We had a two-hour drive to the hospital which increased my pain to level 6. Dad got Read more…
Back in the Frying Pan-Part TwoNo Flame, Little PainPost-Op I woke up from surgery in the same amount of pain as before surgery which was an answer to prayer as each time before, in nine other surgeries, I was in Read more…
Back in the Frying Pan-Part ThreeNo Flame, Little PainFirst Night It is 9 pm. It has been 12 hours since I was admitted to the hospital for my surgery. I am down to level 5 pain in my hip and Read more…
Back in the Frying Pan-Part FourNo Flame, Little PainSecond Day Unfortunately, I was unable to sleep at all. I spent the entire night staring at my eyelids. After breakfast, I worked with Physical Therapy and was able to walk a Read more…
Back in the Frying Pan-Part FiveNo Flame, Little PainGoing Home Yesterday was a little rough but better than any other surgery recovery. Last night was the first time I was able to sleep since the surgery. Today, I am going Read more…