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S1 E14 | An Inspiring Story About Overcoming Life's Challenges After Becoming a Quadriplegic, Finding Joy, & Not Holding Back
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In Episode 14, Ashley meets with Rick Werry. Rick was born in a small town in Utah. He grew up the youngest of four kids on a dairy farm. As a teenager Rick loved sports and being outdoors. In 2007, Rick married his college sweetheart Tara.
One year later while building their house, Rick was in a construction accident and broke his neck. His life changed that day as Rick became paralyzed from the chest down. Rick was scared, sad, and unsure what the future may hold when a nurse came into his hospital room. The nurse was holding a red pen and a calendar. She told Rick that any time you accomplish something you couldn't do yesterday we will write it down and call it a "Red Letter Day.”
Rick has taken that nurses advice not only for recovering from a spinal cord injury, but also as a life lesson. In Rick's 'wheelchair life,' he has accomplished so many amazing things. He has a handcycle and rides long distances, plays wheelchair rugby, and is always hunting. Rick and Tara now have twin boys. Rick is a great dad and always playing with the boys. Rick hopes to compile his life lessons and Red letter Days into a memoir and plans to have it published.
Ashley and Rick meet to discuss his journey, accomplishments, and why he feels so blessed to have the life he has. Tune in, and hang on, because here we go!
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