Elmarie Westerink: A privileged life

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Saturday, May 17, 2008

A privileged life

I want to dedicate this “instalment” to my friend Jonathan who became a quadroplegic a few years ago after a car accident. I want to thank him for the example he’s been to me of courage and hope. His positive outlook on life…(he’s studying, working, writing poetry despite his extreme disability) has made me revisit my own life with extreme gratitude. Yes, I do have my moments…but then all I have to do is read his words. Jonathan, I’d like to share your poem with the world. And I hope that... Sign in to see full entry.

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