It’s time to close the book on another year and forge ahead with the promise of new beginnings.
In honor of 2016, below is my “Sweet 16”. In no particular order, they are lessons I’ve learned over the years, that I hope to appreciate even more this upcoming year.
1. It starts with the right attitude… Stay positive.
2. You can learn a lot from your parents.
3. Own a pet.
4. Time is a precious gift… Don’t squander it.
5. Patience is a powerful tool.
6. Fly the flag.
7. Respect our Veterans… They’ve earned. It.
8. You will make a lot of mistakes…Learn from them.
9. Hard work still gets you places.
10. It’s okay to dream BIG!
11. Know when it’s time to move on.
12. Every decision you’ve made brought you to this moment… Embrace the present and determine your own future.
13. Stop waiting for reminders.
14. Be grateful for days without pain.
15. Remarkable people are all around you… Discover some of them.
16. Enjoy some wine.
Finally, I recently achieved a new milestone during one of my workouts. I was able to sit upright, unassisted, on the edge of a table for more than 7 min. It felt pretty damn good!
Perhaps my new friend, Zero, who has been spending a lot of days with me, is also a good luck charm.
Thank you so much for all of the prayers and support! Happy New Year!
Stand Strong!
Scott
Zero is anything but that! what a sweetheart! Animals don’t talk back, they love unconditionally…I thank God for them as they remind us that He like them love us regardless. People disappoint but He doesn’t…they don’t. Glad for your accomplishment! My pain has subsided! I don’t know for how long…it’s been less for a couple of weeks! I just thank God for every time it happens. Hang in there! We have each other as we are supposed to have. I guess that’s the point. Have a blessed 2016 and thanks for all your support. It’s given me hope.
Lynne
You have worked hard for that seven minutes,congratulations!! Hoping next year goes as well as better. Those are great 16 sentences of advice, we should all try to live them. zero just fits on your lap,at least for now.
Happy New Year to you and your family.
Don & Carol
CONGRATULATIONS on your GREAT accomplishment – sitting upright for more than 7 minutes. WOW!!!
I wish you a Holy, Happy, Healthy New Year filled with lots of fun!
God Bless You – Mary
You are a stud! 🙂 great advice here…
Hope this year will be your best ever. Happy New Year to you and all your family!
Really loved this post Scottie! And great picture!!! … looking good!! 🙂
2016 will be the year for movement! Keep plugging along. Happy New Year, Scott!!
Scott,
What a great accomplishment to end the year. May you have many new STEPS forward this coming year.
Give my best to your mom and dad.
Happy New Year Scott. Are we doing the Super Bowl again this year? Let get together with some (full sized) Doritos.
Happy New Year, Scott! And congratulations on the new milestone. A culmination of a huge amount of hard work and perseverance on your part. And Zero is adorable.
Happy New Year from Team Harris. (Sean and Debbie) congrats on your new accomplishment!
7 min. GREAT JOB! ZERO is wonderfully cute.I finally bought my Power Plate.
Happy New Year, Scott. The best is yet to come in 2016.
Hello Scott,
Scott I wrote you a letter about 3/4 weeks ago in which I stated I need your help. Trying to send a letter to Bruce Springsteen can you read it when you have a moment hopefully you can make my dream a reality. I didn’t include so much personal info about me because I wanted it to be short and to the point.
I was born in New Jersey in 1950, Middlesex county just about a 30 minute ride down the NJ turnpike to Asbury Park the shore area I visited all the bars that The E Street Band played so I was a fan at the age of 18yrs.
Somewhat like you I had problems with my spinal cord after 6 surgeries on my back and one on my C1/C4 and 15 yrs later able to get around still having great pain and like you I always listened to Bruce for my energy and positive force to keep me going. I am trying to get a letter to the camp its something I wanted to due for years my wife suggested to contact you after seeing your web site.
Scott you are a terrific man you inspired me to get this far in my quest I am not a good writer find it hard to put words in print I hope this all makes sense to you.
You and your family enjoy The New Year I will continue to keep you in my mind and prayers you have been my Savor.
Michael A Palazzo
6957 Stony Creek Circle
Lake Worth Florida 33467
(561)703-5970
Hope to Hear from you……God bless
Hey Scott … CONGRATULATIONS!!! What an achievement! ( :
Thank you, again, for your posts. They are so uplifting and inspiring. Even though I do not respond often, I am here … in the background … reading every single one.
If Zero is a good luck charm, then I hope he is in your life every single day.
Wishing you and yours all the very best in 2016 — here’s to many more milestone achievements in the year ahead for you!
Kath
7 minutes is Awsome! It takes such strength to do that Scott.I wish the best for you. Your a force to be reckoned with!
I second “Laura” keep being inspirational. BTW, Zero looks like the Target dog with the spots in the wrong places and with different colors!
Congrats on the accomplishment, hope there are more milestones like that for you in 2016 …… STAND STRONG !!
Scott, I realize there cannot be a Sweet 17 but I think you need to include: Continue to be an inspiration for others
Although I don’t communicate often, please know that you are always thought of and prayed for
Maybe in 2016 you could be the Browns new strength coach, God knows they could use some of yours!
Happy New Year to you and your family
Loved reading your Sweet 16. You are totally inspiring! Knowing you as I have since you were born, I realize how difficult practicing patience is for you. Your will and determination knows no bounds. To 2016 and all that it will bring. So happy to hear about the sitting up. Love you; love you. Aunt Marilou
Dear Scott,
Happy 2016 to you and your family!
Wishing you continued success with some extra doses of patience!
Love reading your inspirational posts 🙂
Hugs,
Melanie
Have a great 2016. I will aspire to be more like you this year.