I am a medical doctor who happened to be born with a few obstacles to overcome. When I was one year old, a doctor gave my parents the news that I had Cerebral Palsy. Because of this condition, my hands and legs are spastic and my speech is slurred. I’m sure you can imagine how difficult this made doing normal activities like learning to walk or playing with other children.
As a child, I was fortunate to have help and encouragement from my loving parents and a family that knew I could overcome any obstacle. my classmates and community were also supportive of me in many ways.
As I grew up, the obstacles I faced grew with me. I decided I wanted to become a doctor like my father, so there were the challenges of passing specialty boards and making it through medical school. I also knew I wanted to share my life with someone special, so I had to figure out the secret of getting a girlfriend. That can be perplexing for any man. I eventually met my amazing wife, Gloria. Together we faced even more obstacles. For instance, six months after our marriage, my wife and I became the caregivers for my Mother.
When people hear my story, they often tell me I am an Inspiration to them. I believe that is because they see what God has done for me and they recognize that He can do the same for them. Life is full of obstacles: physical, mental and emotional. They can be difficult, but I know they can be overcome with love, faith, hard work and persistence.
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