Lately I have had a lot fo different things going on.  I had the opportunity to do a little speaking along with some traveling.  I also am now an uncle to a beautiful little girl named Presley.  All of these things are very exciting and I feel blessed to be apart of them. 

Last week I traveled to Hagerstown, MD where I spoke to a group of guys and girls who had spinal cord injuries.  I attended a rehabilation facility and spoke about my injury and listened to others about their injuries.  It was neat to learn about other individuals and the obstacles they have overcame.  I relayed my message of how nothing is impossible and on never giving up.  I had a fantastic visit and met some really great individuals. 

A couple of days later, I flew to Little Rock, Arkansas to be on a panel at a spinal cord conference.  There was a large crowd at the conference.  I got to see some familiar faces and also meet some new people.  On the panel I was asked different questions by my first spinal cord injury doctor, Dr. Thomas Kiser.  I really enjoyed relaying my past experiences in hopes of helping and encouraging someone else.  Restorative Therapies also flew down with me to the conference.  Restorative Therapies has the FES bike that has been so critically important to my recovery process of this injury.  I even rode the bike at the conference to show a demo of how it works. I met a lot of nice people and even attached a picture below of my new friend Jen. 

My brother Chris and his wife Mandy recently had a little girl named Presley.  I now have a little niece.  It is so exciting to have such a beautiful girl in the family.  My whole family has been excited about the new addition to the family. 

I am going to be starting back school on Spetember 1st.  I am looking forward to getting back in to a routine with school and KKI therapy.  I want to thank all of you for your support.  Everytime I see someone I know, I am encouraged to keep pushing on.  I am thankful to have such great people in my life.  Thanks again for everything and God Bless!

Matt C

I had an incredible Friday.  My little friend Sarah was in Baltimore and I had the opportunity to see her.  She was at Kennedy Krieger,  so I went to visit her towards the end of her therapy session.  I got to watch her finish up her therapy session and even participate in a barbie wedding with her.  It was a lot of fun!  It was great to see both Sarah and her mom.  The last time I saw her was in August and she has grown so much since then.  She has made a lot of progress and is a little superstar.  After her therapy we went in the garden and we played with some bubbles.  I didn’t get any pictures, but Sarah’s mom did and I will post some when she sends them.  I wanted to fill you guys in on Sarah, since so many of you ask about her all the time.  She is a little angel and definitely my best little firend! 

Matt C