Correction and The greatest news yet!! 10/19/2009
Hey everyone! I’m sorry about not updating for so long. I have been really busy. I want to start off with a correction. Thursday before last, October 08, 3 days before I was suppose to leave for San Diego but didnt. I was kind of bummed because I thought I was going to go for so long then at the last minute they changed their mind. Fortunately, there are several of these paralympic camps throughout the year and I will be more ready for that one! Now onto some great news! We went and looked at a new house Friday, October 9. It was better than the house we are in now but still had room for improvement. There are 14 fully ADA houses on this base for the Senior Enlisted, E-7 through E-9 but they only have four houses partially ADA for E-1 through E-6. To me, it seems a little off balance considering that the majority of the patients are not Senior Enlisted. When we went to view this second house, the housing office made it clear to us that there were none of the four “ADA” houses available for E-1 through E-6,and none would be coming available soon. We also would need special permission to move into this house because it is a four bedroom house and we have no children. We would also not be available for the FULLY compliant ADA homes, because they are for Senior Enlisted and the Army does not mix junior enlisted with senior enlisted no matter what the need is. Some people made phone calls for us and a miracle happened! On the following Monday one of those four houses came available! It’s strange because you have to give the housing office a 6 week notice that you are moving out. Oh well, all that matters is that they are giving us a more suitable house and they are making more renovations to make it more equipped for me. The next great thing is I was able to stand on my leg on Tuesday for 10 minutes then I took a break then I stood back up for 15 minutes! On Wednesday it was even better, I stood up for 20 minutes! The best day last week was Thursday, I finally got my right leg casted for my socket. The greatest news is I should be walking this week. So I am happy I did not go to San Diego last week because this would not have happened. Another great thing that happened last week was a special visit from General Otto and Chief Parkhill came down from Beale AFB. They brought the Intel Guard unit from Beale and 40 other awesome people with them. After that I got a chance to meet some great people from Randolph AFB. Friday was just a wonderful day all together. One more thing that happened for me was that I was signed up to go on a ski trip. I LOVE to ski, my family use to take me every winter. I have not skied since my injury. When I go skiing this winter they will teach me how to ski in a ski seat. It will be great. I want everyone to remember one thing. It’s something I kind of live by now “Every day is a new day” so try your best every day and you never know what greatness might come to you. V/r Colton Commentsbarbaralee & jerzy g. sass 10/20/2009 06:04:13 hi, colton and jessica, so glad things are looking up for you....go for it and i love your saying...today we are off from work and heading down to fort sam houston...went to fort hood 2 weeks ago..maybe we will see you there? love, barb and jerzy 10/20/2009 07:05:56 Colton, I am so glad to hear how you are progressing. You are indeed a inspiration to the rest of us. I am very proud of you and Jessica and how you are overcoming what life throws at you. Sheryl 10/20/2009 12:28:19 Colton - I have been following your website from day one and am truly amazed at what an phenomenal young man you are. You are such a fighter. Your strength,determination, attitude and spirit are what defines you. I wish you the best and am assured that what ever your goals are you will definitely accomplish them. Best wishes to you and Jessica. Lt. Buettner 10/20/2009 17:33:19 Colton, so great to read your news. Sorry you didn't get to go to San Deigo, but you'll get to go another time. You're a amazing person cause of all that you are doing and you never give up. Keep up the wonderful work and before you know it you'll be doing everything that you want to. 10/20/2009 17:33:55 Hey Colton it's me. Melissa Beltran, I think you should remember me from Sam Houston High. Well, I wanted to tell you that you are in every single one of my prayers as well as your family. I'm sorry for what happened, that wasn't fair. But I am so excited to see that you are starting out your new life with ambition and smiles. I'm not sure if ambition and smiles mean the same thing, LOL! I think you use to work in a jewelry store at the Arlington Parks Mall... We kinda looked at each other like "OOOOOkay." Lol, that was cool... Please don't hesitate to give me a call...Hopefully you accept me on your myspace that way I could give you my number..... I can't wait to hear from you... You remember Chris Culpepper right? He was the kicker on the football team... Well he says Hi. He lives down the street from me. Weird huh? TSgt Susan Cordova 10/20/2009 17:39:52 Colton, Nanny (Terry DeBrow) 10/21/2009 13:54:41 Colton - you are truly an inspiration to us all. I am so proud of you! What an outlook on life! You help me put everything else in perspective. There is no limit to what you can and will accomplish if you want to. Cathy Lessel 10/22/2009 19:39:31 Colton - I was one of the four Air Force spouses who met you at the CFI front door today as you were waiting for your wife to pick you up. What a pleasure to meet you. In just the few minutes we had to talk to you, we all saw how amazing you are! Your attitude is awesome! Now that I have found your blog, I will follow your progress. God bless you! Christina H. 10/23/2009 06:34:35 Colton - You are truely an inspiration to me and many others. Joseph (Step-Father) 10/23/2009 11:09:03 I am so proud of both you and Jessica. jackie 10/23/2009 13:52:56 you so amaze me! Congrats on the progress and thanks again for the inspiration! Carrie Turner 10/25/2009 00:17:24 Your news is so great. So much progress so fast, that is awesome. Your words of encouragement mean a lot to people in all different ways.. thanks.. =) Matt Phelps 10/25/2009 21:19:38 Hey buddy, it's great to hear how much progress you are making! I wish you all the best of luck in all that you do! Take care, Dwayne and Barbara Mercer 10/26/2009 02:23:04 We are pleased that you are moving into a new home that is designed to make life easier for you guys. It is also good news that you and making the great progress we hear about. We are also encouraged to learn about all of the progress you are making. Sometimes it may not seem like much but as you look back, you can see just how far you have moved along. It takes a lot of courage and determination on your part, support form Jessica and many others and in our opinion, the Grace that God has given to you. It is our prayer that your recovery continues. Be well. Charlene Buck 10/26/2009 12:06:33 Colton: Yolanda D. 10/26/2009 16:04:20 Colton - I have followed your story from day 1. Angels are everywhere and you are one of them! You have made us aware to never give up hope. Your positive attitude brightens everyone up. You have touched so many lives in a magical way. I wish you could have met one of my angels, my therapy dog Bailey (Black Lab). I was taking her to David Grant Medical Center to visit patients. But something spooked her (It was probably your incident)and she did not want to return. I will try another place for her. You're right, there is nothing to complain about. Just enjoy life! Thank you for your inspiration. Aunt Barbara Stewart 10/27/2009 14:21:27 Aunt Barbara Stewart 10/27/2009 14:44:34 Hi Colton just wanted to say Hi and let you know that Cody got an "A" on his report that he did about you. CMSgt Suzan Sangster 10/28/2009 10:21:58 Colton - Leave a Reply |  Airman Colton Read COLTON'S COURAGE
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