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Having a bad day? Ask Ross Mason About a Bad Day

February 2, 2017 · 1 min read

No matter what life does to break you, you are the one who decides who does the licking.
No matter what life does to break you, you are the one who decides who does the licking.

Think you are having a bad day? Ross Mason was riding his bike when a bee sting caused him to crash and break his neck.  Today he requires 24/7 care and is wheel chair bound.  Yet, he is one of the most inspiring people you will ever meet.

I was recently introduced to Ross. He is the founder of a non-profit, Healthcare Institute of Neuro-Recovery and Innovation (HINRI), which is helping people all over the world – from Africa to veterans right here at home.

No matter what life does to break you, you are the one who decides who does the licking.

“We’re all gonna lose our health, that’s a part of life,” Ross said. “Any challenges I’ve had have been a wonderful blessing. I’m honored God would trust me with a situation like this.” (from the Huffington Post)

Think you are having a bad day?  Read about Ross at the following link and remind yourself that the only obstacles in life are the ones we give ourselves. And as always, click on the picture of my son, Isaac, to see it in all of its glory.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/19/ross-mason-health-care_n_931896.html

 

Silouan Green

Former US Marine officer, jet crash survivor, speaker, trainer and author. He works with leaders, first responders, military units and teams carrying real responsibility — and writes here about the life behind that work. Read his story.

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