ACman 7,655 #1 Posted January 7, 2016 (edited) Five years ago today I was in my accident that put me in a wheel chair for the rest of my life who knew 25 mph in snow storm could change your life forever. Everything changed on that day , but I try not to let it hold me back . I need help with everything I do , from when I wake up , until I go to bed . I know longer can do things for myself including going the bathroom to eating ,showering or getting dressed . It's funny how you find out who your real friends and family are . But I don't think I would change anything , you just move forward in life and figure out how to do things differently . I would like to thank my wife for taking care of me ( and putting up with me for that matter ) 24hrs a day . I don't how she does it but as she says after 25 yrs and this year will be 20 years married for better or worse and sickness in health. I'm glad to of found my first horse and great bunch of people here on !!! Everyone here shares a passion( and compassion) with others . Hope to meet some of you this year at the big show . Hopefully I will have more than one to bring ( need to get the barn finished and the tractor projects done ). Edited January 7, 2016 by ACman 19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. 856 170 #2 Posted January 7, 2016 You have the right attitude. I worked 12 years for a company that built, sold and modified vehicles for people with disabilities. Your on the right track. Kudos to you. This journey hasn't been easy I know but your on the other side now. Your going to have an amazing year. Thanks for sharing. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,880 #3 Posted January 7, 2016 I agree, you have a fantastic attitude and and even better wife! Having suffered through a major accident myself, I know that it isn't easy on our closest family and friends and it isn't easy on us to be cared for either. Keep the positive attitude, and hope to meet you in June. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. 856 170 #4 Posted January 7, 2016 Sweet little tractor by the way!!! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,532 #5 Posted January 7, 2016 God bless you and your wonderful wife and friends that help you out. Prayers sent your way for you and your family. PS. That little tractor is a beauty. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 41,896 #6 Posted January 7, 2016 AC. You and your wife are an inspiration for all of us. Hope to meet you both in June. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,655 #7 Posted January 7, 2016 (edited) Thanks guys , this is just I was talking about . One big family . You don't know how bad I want to get on that RJ and go for a ride , or go in the barn and work on one . This horse fever I caught keeps my mind at ease . We need a emoji with a Wheel Horse symbol with a thermometer sticking out its mouth . Edited January 7, 2016 by ACman 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
64s 83 #8 Posted January 7, 2016 This might sound selfish, but my prayer is for me, not you. For me to be half of the person you and your wife are. God Bless You! 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,362 #9 Posted January 7, 2016 I can only add that you one hella of a man . Hope to me you in June. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 23,275 #10 Posted January 7, 2016 You know, there are always people that have it better, and there are always people that have it worse. You are one of the people that have it better. It is going to be a pleasure to meet you at the show. It is all about the things that really matter in life. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,073 #11 Posted January 7, 2016 You can enjoy life as much as anyone, just in a little different way. God bless you and you're family. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,347 #12 Posted January 7, 2016 God speed to you ACman. You, as am I, are blessed with a wonderful wife who cares for you. I wish you the very best of all things in life. Your strong will and attitude are truly amazing and inspirational. It's a pleasure to have you here. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #13 Posted January 7, 2016 Don`t know what more to add than others have said, see you in June. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,655 #14 Posted January 7, 2016 Hope to make it in June . Forgot about the charger 10 . That makes 2 's and my other set of legs . 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 59,878 #15 Posted January 8, 2016 I have never seen anything like your camouflaged bulldozer chair, that is so cool. You and your family are a true inspiration to all of us, you have a "Glass half full" attitude that serves you well. Look forward to meeting you at the "Big Show". 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,655 #16 Posted January 8, 2016 Yeah, my glass half full (or half empty of somethings ) gets me in trouble sometimes .You got to have that attitude or you will go crazy ! 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #17 Posted January 8, 2016 16 hours ago, ACman said: Talk about a "custom"... imagine the top 1/2 of that tractor fitted onto the bottom 1/2 of that chair. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,655 #18 Posted January 8, 2016 13 hours ago, ACman said: 4 minutes ago, AMC RULES said: Talk about a "custom"... imagine the top 1/2 of that tractor fitted onto the bottom 1/2 of that chair. Believe me if thought long and hard about a gas powered trackchair . Would add suspension as this chair has none ,even at top speed of 6 mph it rattles fillings out of your teeth! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #19 Posted January 8, 2016 Maybe just a little 4hp, electric start, K-91 on your chair then. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,655 #20 Posted January 8, 2016 (edited) My new log splitter has a 7hp Kohler . Then I could scavenge the pump and drive motors off that old white zero turn in the background . Edited January 9, 2016 by ACman 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #21 Posted January 8, 2016 Sounds like you've got a plan then. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,655 #22 Posted January 8, 2016 There's company's out there that build them , but there to big and bulky for what I need . Need to get with someone and draw something up . Back in the day I would've done some farmer engineering and built one by now . 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,771 #23 Posted January 9, 2016 (edited) There's a little "Reply to this topic" that I've been staring at for sometime but I don't know what to say. Somewhat of an odd condition for me... I keep going back to the first message and looking at the picture, I type, I erase, I type again, I erase. I did just it again... Best of luck to you ACman! You most surely deserve it! Edited January 9, 2016 by DennisThornton spelling 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,655 #24 Posted January 9, 2016 It's been a journey and along they way you just adapt . My son had to grow up fast after that day (13yrs old then) . He was calling me at that time to let me know he shoveled the driveway but I couldn't move to get it. A lot of things went through my mind at that moment but as time passes by I set goals and met everyone of them. I think some people take it harder than I do . Don't look at the person in the chair , just look at the person . I always tell people I may be in a chair but I still have a mind ( some may debate that ) . But like I said I wouldn't change a thing . I'm surrounded by a great group of people who try envolve me in what we all use to do . I'm glad I got back into tractors and came across REDSQUARE . Your a great bunch here , hope to meet you guys in June . We need a group picture for the titanium club . 1 hour ago, DennisThornton said: There's a little "Reply to this topic" that I've been starring at for sometime but I don't know what to say. Somewhat of an odd condition for me... I keep going back to the first message and looking the picture, I type, I erase, I type again, I erase. I did just it again... Best of luck to you ACman! You most surely deserve it! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 28,373 #25 Posted January 9, 2016 All the best in the new year! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
