Finding Forward: You Have The Will Within

Finding Forward: You Have the Will Within

Product Description When Jeffrey Morse visited his doctor on an ordinary day in 2012, he could not have imagined that what began as a headache would swiftly spiral into an aneurism, a dissected artery, and a spinal stroke. The old Jeffrey--a flight engineer, Air Force reservist, and avid scuba diver--died on the operating table that day. The new Jeffrey awoke from surgery paralyzed from the neck down. But Jeffrey had never been the sort to give up. Despite immense pain, depression, anxiety, and doctors who claimed he would never recover, he swore he would walk out of that hospital. Through rigorous therapy, determination, optimism, humor, and support, he not only accomplished that goal but has since recovered the use of nearly all his muscles and gone on to greater adventures than ever. Trauma and disability manifest in many forms, and isolation and despair can overwhelm. Although life may never be the same as it was before, it is possible to survive setbacks and learn new ways to adapt, adjust, and thrive. Join Jeffrey on his inspiring journey, and learn how he found his way forward to a new life. About the Author Jeffrey Morse had traveled the world, visited exotic locations, been a sports diver, and had successful careers in both the military and commercial aviation when one day, an emergency room doctor told him he had both a brain aneurism and a dissected artery. Surgery was the only option. His chances of survival were less than 25 percent. During surgery, Jeffrey suffered a spinal cord stroke that left him paralyzed. At the age of forty-nine, Jeffrey was told he would likely never walk again. He made a vow that he would walk out of the hospital anyway. Six weeks later, he did just that. Jeffrey's journey has led him to alternative therapies, a healthy lifestyle, and a proactive versus reactive approach to his recovery. From that hospital bed after a devastating surgery, Jeffrey has traveled to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, and to the beautiful country of Nepal, where he paraglided off the top of a mountain and fed a vulture in flight. Jeffrey's journey has led him to embark upon a new career as an author and motivational speaker. He believes you can overcome any obstacle by taking control of your recovery. Don't let "I can't" rule your vocabulary. There are always other options, and you can start a new road and a new life.