On 2/18/92
I suffered a cerebral hemorrhage while working
out in a gym.I underwent seven hours of brain surgery to
relieve the pressure on my brain. I was left with stroke-like
symptoms and my doctors were not optimistic about my
recovery. I spent the following year in physical and
occupational therapy trying to rehabilitate myself to the best
of my ability. I made substantial progress during that period
but knew it was going to be a long and challenging process to
achieve the goals that I had set for myself. To this day I
continue to make strides and am extremely grateful and
blessed to have all the support from family and friends that I
had and continue to have today. On 6/10/09 I made the most
important decision I will ever make by declaring Jesus my Lord
and Savior, and life for me changed dramatically. God
definitely had a plan for me but waited almost 20 years to the
day to reveal what direction and path he He had chosen for me.
I have always had a passion for
staying active and being in good
physical shape, even with the
challenges put before me.
I went on with life for 16 years after
my injury living a somewhat
productive life but still a lost soul.
Shortly before becoming a Christian
I had a yearly physical exam and it
revealed that my cholesterol level
was high and that I had
hypertension. I decided that day
that it was time for me to get in the
best physical condition of my life. It
has been a little over four years and
I have accomplished that. My
priority today is to live a Christ-
centered life while maintaining my
fitness level to the best of my
ability. I have helped several friends
and colleagues improve their
physical self along the way and have
now decided to fulfill a lifelong
dream in helping others reach their
fitness goals. I know that if I can
overcome all the obstacles I have,
you too can achieve whatever
dreams your heart desires.
Have I not commanded you? Be
strong and courageous. Do not be
afraid; do not be discouraged, for the
Lord your God will be with you
wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9