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Patrick Henry Hughes Lives Life Without Limits

Leisa Watkins — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 04:04:56 +0000

I’d like to introduce you to another inspirational person I had the pleasure of meeting a few years ago. His name is Patrick Henry Hughes. Patrick Henry was born without eyes and his limbs don’t extend their full length so he is therefore unable to walk. Despite his handicaps Patrick has learned to play several instruments (imagine playing the piano without the ability to fully extend your arms). I heard him play the piano and he plays beautifully.

While a student at the University of Louisville Patrick Henry joined the marching band. He played the trumpet while his father pushed him through the marching routines in his wheelchair.

I hope you enjoy this sneak peek into the life of someone who chose not to place limits on what he can do and a look at an incredible father who helped his son reach for the best he can [...]

Life Without Limits; Johnny Made A Made a Difference

Leisa Watkins — Sun, 30 May 2010 23:44:58 +0000

This post is a little different that our usual Life Without Limits feature as we don’t actually meet Johnny, but we learn about him through a lady who inspired him to not place limits on himself and how he could serve his fellow man.

How often do we think that the job we do is to mundane to really make a difference?

It isn’t so! The little things we can do that can such a difference in the lives of others.

Take a look at this video to see what I mean…

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8F0EZP8a58

This video reminds me of a story from my own life…

In college I worked in the college’s cafeteria. It’s not a glamorous job and a job that most people would never want. But my new friend and co-worker Leann was determined to make the best of it. We decided to try to make a difference in the people that came [...]

Will Smith Lives Life Without Limits

Leisa Watkins — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:27:22 +0000

Will Smith’s recent films have turned me into somewhat of a fan. However, the video clip I share with you below made a much bigger fan out of me. You see, Will seems to really have an understanding on what it has to achieve true success and there is no doubt that Will Smith has learned how to live a Life Without Limits.

Perhaps some of you are thinking “anyone who has achieved the status in life that Will Smith has really has to understand it. “ Yes, that is true, to some extent. Certain thought processes need to come into play to achieve the same level of success. But I would bet that few of those actors and/or actresses have taken the time to really study the laws of success like Will has. And how many of them have the same goals that Will Smith has?

He said…

Everyone in life deals with adversity. It’s simply a fact of life. However, thankfully, very few of us will experience the kind of adversity that Dan Caro went through.

Dan Caro is someone I’ve been wanting to introduce you to for almost a year. My husband, son and I met Dan in April 2009 and we all found his story to be a very inspirational one. It’s a story I’ve been wanting to share with you since the day we first heard Dan speak.

You see…

At the young age of two Dan went into his garage to retrieve a toy. A spark from the water heater ignited some gasoline and Dan was caught in the fireball explosion. Dan was severely burned with third degree burns over most of his tiny body. Doctors gave him basically no chance of survival.

The pain was excruciating, so excruciating in fact, that his parents prayed [...]

Rudy Ruettiger Lives A Life Without Limits

Leisa Watkins — Mon, 11 May 2009 01:22:51 +0000

Daniel Rudy Ruettiger lives a life without limits. Just how far Rudy is willing to go to reach for his dreams and the best in himself is demonstrated in the 1993 inspirational film based on his life titled Rudy.

If you aren’t familiar with Rudy’s story here is some of his inspiring story, or you can read a synopsis of Rudy’s life at the end of this post.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEGOTWwd14M

Rudy gave an electrifying speech at a business training event we attended last month in Las Vegas last month. We had the privilege of meeting him after his speech. I was grateful that my teenage son was able to learn from him.

Here’s some Rudy Ruettiger quotes from that speech:

“Your thoughts and actions get you to where you want to go.”

“The day you stop dreaming is the day you give up hope.”

“Inspiration is the key to all education.” (my favorite)

“Little victories [...]

Live Life Without Limits with Nick Vujicic

Leisa Watkins — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 19:22:17 +0000

Nick Vujicic

I choose Nick Vujicic as the first person to feature in the Life Without Limits series because, born without limbs, 25 year old Nick Vujicic appears to have many limitations, however Nick doesn’t!

You see, Nick was born without arms or legs, and has faced countless challenges and obstacles. Despite the challenges Nick has traveling extensively (to over 19 nations), and has found ways to accomplish tasks that most people could only do by using their limbs. For example, he has learned to do things such as clean his teeth, brush his hair, typing on a computer, swim, play sports, and he earned a double bachelor degree majoring in accounting and financial planning.

According to Nick “the victory over his struggles throughout his journey, as well as the strength and passion he has for life can be credited to his faith, his family, his friends and the many people he’s [...]

Life Without Limits New Sunday Feature

Leisa Watkins — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 17:47:15 +0000

Don't you love an inspiring story? A story of a person who has chosen to live their life without limits, who has chosen to soar to great heights and perhaps has done so by overcoming great challenges.