"FAITH AND DETERMINATION IS WHAT KEEPS ME GOING"

Craigslist Purchase-(click on my journey for updated progress report)

June 28th I remember the physical therapist from the hospital saying, "the best way to get your legs back is by standing", so I said to myself "I need some parallel bars".  I went home and googled Craigslist.  I saw bars for $40.00 and they were only 7 feet in length which was 3 feet shorter than ones in rehab, but I just wanted to stand up.  I called the number and the lady said another person was planning to pick them up Monday around noon.   It was Thursday so I couldn't wait to exchange numbers wit her.  I called my brother and told him to be ready, I have some parallel bars to pick up Monday night.  Well I was schedule for rehab that morning and received a text that said the person had come pick up bars.  I was temporarily deflated.  During my workout I spoke with physical therapist and told her I wanted some parallel bars and she said it would be good idea but to make sure someone is with me while using them.  So I went back to Craigslist found some exactly like the bars at the Rehab Facility.  The bars were 10 feet long and more expensive (figures that!).  I was already tight on money so made decision that if they were still available I would get them to help me walk again even if it meant not eating dinner for 2 weeks.  Well the couple still had the bars so I made a
decision and sent my brother on a 45 minutes drive to get them.  He returned late that evening and had to assemble bars before leaving.  Once he got them to correct settings for me I felt like an 8 year old opening a present on Christmas Day.  When he left he kept saying "Don't be trying this by yourself.  Make sure someone is here with you".  I said "Ok don't worry will do" .  Didn't I mention that I felt like and 8 year old?? So of course I acted like one.  As soon as he was out of sight I was on my bars trying to take steps, but not too far away from wheelchair lol.

Video Billy's Progress

2013 MegasFest Dallas TX Online

MegasFest Aug 29-31 Dallas

 

Proud To Be A 2 Sport Cat

It was a true honor and awesome experience  to play under and soon to be Hall of Fame Coaches at Kansas States University.

Lonnie Kruger-88'-90' Basketball #32 

 Bill Snyder- 90' Football #48

I would like to thank Mark Janssen for the awesome article in the link below.

K-STATE SPORTS EXTRA
 

2013 Smith Classic Basketball Fundraiser

8-17-13 Smith Classic

I would like to thank family and friends that supported the 1st Smith Classic Basketball Fundraiser.  Your donations, gifts, and words of encouragement are appreciated more than you know.

Thanks again! Love you all.

PS more photo's coming soon!

Video Clips of Friends & Family at 1st Smith Classic

 

 

2013 Pepsi Fundraiser

 

5-17-13 Pepsi Fundraiser

 

Like To Thank My Pepsi Family had an Fundraiser Event, consist of Raffle Tickets and Rockstar Cooler for prize. The Fundraiser was a huge success helping with home modifications: floors, showers and expanding doorways. 

 

Thanks Again ! To All My Co-workers who supported me.

 

                                Plant Manager, Frank Mays

                              Receiving Money & Rockstar Cooler

 

                             Enjoying Cake

 

                              Pat Scott & Kevin Harris

 

 

 

Thank God For Every Day

I remember saying " Thank God It's Friday", but during my Journey it changed to Thank God For Every Day. DEVIL IF YOU ONLY KNEW...WHAT I WAS GONNA BE...AFTER THE STORM...YOU WOULDN'T HAVE EVEN BOTHERED ME!!!! YEAH!!

Proud to be part of a Winning Tradition

Kansas State University is one of only four schools in the BCS era to win these three conference titles in the same season.

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"Although life has changed life is still abundent" by Jerry Traylor