Welcome to my blog. I am so excited to share with you a peek into Abby’s World yolo… I may have severe physical challenges but my mind has no limitations. I like all of the same things typical teenagers like to do. I like fashion, nail art and Jewelry. I have a pack of puppies. Sparta and Twinkie are my service dogs & Olivia is just a whole lot of trouble. But the thing I love the most is adventure! I love Roller Coasters, crashing waves at the beach, driving off road in a 4WD Jeep getting mud soaked and skiing! If it has something to do with speed and adrenaline I’m there! I am very lucky to have such a great family and friends that support anything I set my mind to. I have to get pretty creative sometimes adapting equipment or securing my body so I can participate.
I have fears just like anyone. I just turned 14. I spent 5 years in and out of the hospital. I get scared going into surgery and not knowing how much pain I will feel and how long the recovery will be. I am quadriplegic and non verbal, so doctors and nurses do all sorts of procedures and tests whirling my body through space and I can’t say “NO” or “STOP”! Being so sick made me who I am. It gives me a drive that makes me want to live life big! Sitting in my wheelchair parked in front of a TV is no life for me. I want to experience everything, I like to go go go… Always looking forward to all of the things I can do. Now I am going through my bucket list. Believing that everything is possible.
This winter I have been doing a lot of skiing! I love the cold wind on my face, the sound of the snow crunching under my ski but most of all the speed and the thrill! Check out my video
Now for the big news! Abigail’s Big Adventure. Dreams and Wishes do come true. I am such a lucky girl. March 2nd I will be trekking New Zealand hanging out with the Kiwis on an extreme sports vacation. I owe a huge shout out to my new friend Jezza. He is in a wheelchair like me. He formed a company called Making Trax. He organizes adventures for the disabled making the Impossible possible. He is my new friend and hero. I can only aspire to be like him someday. What an amazing role model he is. I am so excited to meet him.You want to stay tuned. I will post my adventures here as they unfold.
Abigail, we are so excited for you and proud of you too! Can’t wait to see more(:
Love, Auntie Jill and Uncle Keith
Have a great time in New Zealand Abby! You are a brave little girl! I can’t wait to see more of your adventures!! 🙂
Hi Abby! It was amazing skiing with you and have an incredible trip to New Zealand! Here’s to an new adventure! Cheers, Ann
Hi Abby! I hope your trip is the most amazing trip ever. I can’t wait to see your videos, and of course the best smile I have ever seen. Have fun and enjoy:) Best wishes, Chris.
P.S. I hope daddy gets some rest on your trip. Doubt it, but hopeful.
Wow Abby are you one adventurous girl! I look forward to your blogs about your trip to New Zealand. Happy Trails to You and I hope we meet again!
Love, Kitty
Hi Abby! This is Hanna, Chris’ puppy raiser. Im really excited about your blog. If its okay, i would love to show it to some of thr folks i work with. I work with adults and youth with moderate to severe disabilities, as a recreation leader. We take folks with disabilities camping, rock climbing, sledding, bowling, etc. We also do crafting, arts, creative projects and community service projects. I love my job because it is all about problem-solving and figuring out how to adapt equipment and activities for folks with different needs. I would love to show your.blog to people, to give them a role model of livibg your life to the fullest. Youre a role model at only 14!
Anywho, its great to see your blog. I would love to see you if you are ever in Washington!
Hi Hanna I am excited that you want to share my blog. I am hoping that my site creates awareness. Maybe I will meet people that like to do the same things and make new friends.
Abby, so looking forward to meeting you. This adventure is going to Rock.
HI Abby! Greetings from Auntie Pam! I can’t wait to hear all about your adventures…glad that the long trip over there went well!
Abby! Your dad a VERY BRAVE MAN (well, you are a very brave young lady)!
Hi Abby. We’re all blowing kisses to you.
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