Anonymous asked: What is tetraplegia?

More commonly referred to as quadriplegia, tetraplegia is paralysis affecting all four limbs (“tetra”, like “plegia”, has a Greek root, whereas “quadra” has a Latin root - via Wikipedia). It’s a common misconception that all quadriplegics are paralyzed completely from the neck down, or that it is a result of severing of the spinal cord (which in actuality is a very, very rare occurrence). In reality, not only are no two injuries Identical, the same is true functionally speaking. Spinal cord injuries are complex and confusing, not only to the onlooker, but often to the sufferer as well.

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Merry Christmas!

Nick Thune and I went to Jr. High together, but didn’t really become friends until we reconnected a few years later in ‘97 at Westminster Chapel. We both became believers at a camp that summer on the same night, an experience that bonded us as brothers in our mutual faith in Christ.

When I was injured in 2007, Nick flew up to visit at Harborview (rehab) just before his second appearance on Jay Leno. He called me at the hospital a few days later to tell me to watch his bit, during which I was surprised to see my name on his guitar. Nick called my room just a few minutes after his segment aired, and said, “Your name stays on my guitar until you can play again.” Here’s a post submitted tonight:

My husband and I DVR’d a segment from a comedy channel featuring Nick Thune.  His guitar has written on it “Koti Hu”.  My husband asked if I would Google the words and find out about Koti Hu.

Your story is at once heart-breaking and inspiring.  May God continue to give you grace as you navigate through all this.  May He comfort you and give you strength.  We will pray for you each day and now follow your story.

We thank Nick Thune for putting your name out there for all to see…

God bless you,

Nancy

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I’m tired.

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Feed Test.

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