Philippe Croizon from France,started swimming two years ago with the aide of prosthetic legs. Having worked with wounded soldiers who rely on prosthesis for their rehabilitation, I can tell you first hand they are a challenge to use; with one leg weighing as much as 10kg. They are metal, uncomfortable and heavy. Perhaps 10kg is "dainty" weight for muscle bulging males but imagine carrying metal for 12hours or more.
This is one of those stories which puts us complaining mortals with all functional limbs to shame. I have always thought that those with the "real" disability and the "limbless" are actually the non-disabled-limb-full...(so yes the majority of humans who are fully functional with all limbs and have all five senses). We think we "have" but are actually greatly disabled in our way of thoughts; preventing us from achieving our true goals in life. The mind is the greatest disability one can have.
Philippe Croizon "croir" and he achieved what he set out to achieve; beating his original 24hours journey time.
It is a story of how a great mindset and determination can spiral us to higher heights and achievements we n'er imagined.
Being a non swimmer(thanks to Mama who had this fear I would drown...{what is it about "mindset" again?}) I am in complete awe of Mr Croizon and simply cannot comprehend how he did it.What I have taken from reading this story is; with the right mindset, positive spirit, determination and right attitude, even a non swimmer like myself can become a pro surfer.
Well done Mr Croizon; you are a beaker of hope for all down trodden limb-full humans with a non-disable disability.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/france/8011660/Limbless-Frenchman-swims-across-Channel.html
4 comments:
This man has shown some determination. Sometimes in life, we have to challenge ourselves. However, easier said than done. A big cheer to Mr Croizon. That said, I think these posthetics become lighter in water as with our own bodies too. Rather him than me. Thanksgiving to God, as we mere mortals sometimes forget to give him thanks.
Thanks Burnham Brownies.It is indeed easier said than done but we need to stay positive.Thanks for the information about prosthetic legs.
Stay Bless.
Wow Mambo. It is true that nothing is impossible! What a powerful story of persistence. Thanks so much for this, and I will try to use his story to motivate myself to do what I need t do against all odds.
You are most welcome Nic! Always a pleasure to have your most treasured opinion on board.
xxx
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