Making the impossible possible

“Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” -Francis of Assisi

I believe this phrase fits perfectly for a person like me, who has to learn how to live with a disability. Almost five years ago, I had a horseback riding accident that left me with a paraplegia from my waist down, which means I cannot feel or move any part of my body below my ribs. In a matter of seconds, my life had an irreversible turnabout, which would not only bring difficulties, but several life lessons and blessings as well. I feel blessed by the fact that I am still alive, with full use of my mind, and am able to share my life with my children, who at the time of the accident were 1 and 3 years old. I have felt the love and support of family and friends more intensely than ever. And I have proven myself to be stronger than I ever imagined possible. Perhaps my “new life” has brought more blessings than difficulties. But, until recently, there was something that really upset me and I simply decided not to give it much thought. This was how challenging it would be for me to travel.

“If living with a disability is an adventure, imagine traveling with it.”- Alfonso Eliecer Morales, Director of REDTAEC (Accessible Tourism Network- Ecuador)

ME & TRAVELING

I love to travel. I loved to work in the tourism field. I traveled for work, and worked so I could travel. I’ve always been passionate of promoting my country as a unique destination. I wrote travel articles for over 15 years for our family business: THIS IS ECUADOR.

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