Things happen: Hit by a school bus October 2005, four days before birthday. Suffered collapsed lung, broken ribs and paralyzed left leg. Didn’t go back to Mariner High School until April.
First thought: “This is gonna hurt really bad and I am gonna to die.”
After effects: Panic attack when any big vehicle goes by. Being in pain and being stressed about being stuck in bed and not being able to do school work.
Silver lining: Presents! Lots of toys and even a new laptop.
Miracle: Began walking in February, five months earlier than the doctor’s prediction
Back to school: “I had to do three to four hours of work per day to catch up.”
Graduation: Being able to participate in the commencement ceremony with a cane rather than a wheelchair.
Lesson learned: “If something is bigger than you are, it has the right of way.”
Self-description: “Eclectic, random, unique, freaking stubborn.”
Music tastes: Punk, metal, hip-hop, country. Has more than 36 hours of music in the computer.
Favorite music “Waltz Moore” by From First to Last.
Favorite author: Neil Gaiman
Family bond: “My dad is like my rock. He keeps me from going over the edge.”
10 years from now? Hopes to teach English at a high school
Coolest moment: Coming home from hospital.
Super Kid is taking the rest of summer off and will return in September.
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