Sarah Todd HammerThe thought of being able to [move my arms] made me want to give up my legs [instead] since I was accustomed to using them. But, I figured that after a few hours of sitting in a wheelchair... I would switch back...in a flash.
About This Quote
There are many things that we do in our lives that we know while doing them will be a sacrifice, but we still do them because we want to feel normal. In this quote by Richard Purdy, he talks about how getting back on his feet was a challenge, but he knew that it would be worth it in the end. He was determined to continue his life even though he had been able to live without one of his legs.
Source: Determination
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