I had something else planned for this morning here in the blogosphere. It’s Sunday and normally Guest Blog day. And then… I visited Misifusa’s blog, The Presents of Presence and was introduced to Joanne O’Riordan and my heart melted and my defences crumbled and my excuses evaporated.
Who am I to see the world as limited? Who am I to say, “I can’t do that”, or “Why me?” or any other platitudes I espouse to account for not living my dreams?
Who am I? I have all my limbs. I have independence, self-mobility. I can walk and run and leap and crawl. I can choose where I go, when I move, what I do.
Joanne O’Riordan was born with Total Amelia — no limbs. None. And her motto — at 16 years of age — No limbs. No limits.
Please do drop over to Misifusa’s place to find the links to learn more about Joanne and her incredible belief in living with no limits.
And in the meantime, do watch this video of her story. I am in awe.
Dare Boldly 
I came to visit you after your nice comment on a blog posting and found this heartwarming story of a very remarkable 16 year old. She has the poise of someone so much older and what an inspiration. Thanks for this!
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Thank you so much for dropping by Bodhirose — and isn’t she amazing!
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I couldn’t watch the video as all I got was a blank screen so I will have to come back via interenet explorer and have a look ok I am back went and watched the video and what a bloody marvellous girl
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I am so glad you came back to see her Joanne – you’re right — she is a bloody marvelous girl!
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Extraordinary story. She has such poise and grace. Such resilience!
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So true Maureen – her resilience is inspiring.
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ahh she is a hero. I love her attitude and her beautiful smile!
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Yes — a beautiful smile and a hero!
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Louise ~ thank you for the reblog and for sharing Joanne’s story! She is amazing, isn’t she? I am just so awestruck and inspired by her (and You for that matter!) She makes me want to do even more in my life…I just adore her….and I adore YOU! I am so thankful that we’ve connected. Happy Sunday to you my friend! Cheers to rejoicing everyday in 2013! xoxo
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And thank you Misifusa for highlight her! I adore you too! YOu shine!
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🙂 xo
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