What was supposed to be a day filled with fun and joy turned into a tragic incident for the grad-student at The University of Georgia, Aimee Copeland.
That day in 2012, she and her friends decided to go on a trip to a small lake, where they could zipline over the water. This sounded like a great idea which they all loved the moment they heard it.
Unfortunately, when it was Aimee’s turn to have some fun, the the cable snapped and she fell down a cliff. Sadly, she lost her leg that day.
Aimee was rushed to the hospital, and once there doctors had more horrific news. Aimme contracted a very serious flesh-eating bacteria which infected her wound. It was a matter of hours if she would survive or live.
The bacteria she had is known as Aeromonas hydrophila. This bacteria easily leads to a life-threatening condition known as necrotizing fasciitis, commonly referred to as a flesh-eating disease.
It required 11 surgeries for her life to be saved, but she lost both her hands and legs which needed to be amputated.
However, as brave as she has been, this young woman didn’t let the tragedy stay on her way of living her life to the best of her abilities.
Four years after the incident, Aimee shared a photo of herself at the beach, wearing a bikini and putting a huge smile on her face.
Many found inspiration in the photo and it was soon shared on the social media thousands of times with many saying that Aimee is a true inspiration.
She’s proud of herself and of everything she managed to overcome, and what’s most, she’s proud of her body and the way she looks after the ordeal she had gone through.
“It has taken me a long time to become comfortable with and accept my new body. We are ALL made with imperfections and there is so much beauty in our flaws. The scars and skin grafting build character! It’s not about what you have — what you do with what you have is what really counts,” she wrote in the caption.
Today, Aimee is an advocate for amputee and disability rights, and she continues to inspire others through her public speaking engagements and social media posts. What’s most, she’s pursuing a PhD in psychology at the University of West Georgia.
She is the perfect example that nothing can take our dreams away, not even a tragedy like the one she suffered.
If you want to learn more about this gorgeous young lady check out the video below.
Elon Musk with an unexpected statement that the public will surely appreciate. What he said…
Elon Musk is totally up for a position that the American people will undoubtedly adore, making them a potentially annoying pair.
Elon Musk has responded favorably to the notion that, should the Republicans win the upcoming elections in November, he would offer him a position in the White House.
In a Monday interview with Reuters, the former president said he would be willing to have Musk join him in an advising or ministerial role should he win the election. “He is really intelligent. I would certainly consider it if he is willing to take on the responsibility. He’s a very intelligent man,” Trump said.
Elon Musk, the owner of the social media site X, which was once known as Twitter, replied brief on the site, saying, “I am willing to serve.” This succinct but unambiguous communication indicates Musk’s willingness to consider joining the Trump team.
Musk turning into a fierce defender of conservative rights and free speech
Additionally, Musk posted a picture of himself behind a podium that read “Department Of Government Efficiency” and “D.O.G.E.”
Musk’s impact is evident in this allusion to Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency that was first invented as a joke. With his well-known marketing, Musk significantly increased Dogecoin’s worth before its value crashed and many investors suffered losses.
Elon Musk has discovered that conservatism is his ideal. He claimed that although he had never really wanted to serve the public, things are now different. He has been outspoken in his criticism of actor Robert De Niro and has professed adoration for the Lord Jesus Christ, believing that Christianity is essential to the survival of the West.
The public will undoubtedly appreciate Musk’s readiness to serve the American people now that he has been on such a roll.
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