There are certain abilities that many of us take for granted, even one as seemingly easy as getting up and walking around. But this week, 6-year-old elementary school student, Caleb Roach, did something that is reminding everyone to be thankful for the simple joys in life.
Caleb was in a car crash nine months ago with his father. Though his dad only suffered minor injurues, the boy was devastingly left a paraplegic. He spent six weeks in a hospital, becoming accustomed to a wheelchair before traveling to Chicago in December for leg braces and advanced therapy. In between treatments, he would return home to attend kindergarten.
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Now, all the pain, hard work and time away has paid off. As can be seen in the video below, at a recent school talent show, Caleb showed just how far his determination has gotten him. Dressed in leg braces and with the help of a walker, he got up and walked, much to the astonishment and surprise of all of his classmates.
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Tears literally welled up in my eyes as I watched this video. Caleb's story is tragic but truly inspiring, especially considering he is only 6 years old! His bravery and strength is astonishing–not to mention extremely rare to come across in anyone, let alone such a young boy. Although he might not be able to fully realize the extent of his accomplishment today, I hope that in the future he recognizes just how remarkable he is.
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