I’ve now been in a wheelchair for seven and a half years, and with it being the New Year and all, I was looking back at what happened and came across this again. I still wonder WTF did I do wrong.
But on a more positive note, I truly believe that, as difficult as it has been, it has made me a better person. That’s why I do what I do with my website, trying to help others think about travelling again, or even starting to travel, and why I volunteer with NeuRA (Neuroscience Research Australia) and at Royal Rehab.
That, and the fact that I haven’t paid tax in Australia since February 1985, and now live off you, it is my way of saying thank you.
So, to my wonderful family and amazing friends, without your support, I don’t think I’d be here today. THANK YOU.
The moral of the story, from my perspective anyway, is live life today and embrace it fully.
As a very good friend once told me many, many years ago:
“You’re a long time dead.”
HAPPY NEW YEAR, all.
Near Death Motorcycle Accident Stops Stuart in his Tracks through Nepal
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