From where I sit today I am forced to look at life from a place I
never expected or wanted to be; totally paralyzed from the
shoulders down, sitting in a chair that I drive by blowing and
sucking in a straw, typing this book one letter at a time with a
mouth stick. I never wanted to be here. I never wanted to be in a
wheelchair and I never wanted to be a writer. Nevertheless, here I
sit typing, because of one seemingly small decision to dive off a
boat dock on July 15, 1991, at the age of 19. Shortly after my
accident, I would have to make another choice that also altered the
course of my life. Do I accept my unwanted circumstances?
Acceptance was not a quick, easy process. God used many truths,
people and experiences to teach me some big life lessons. The way
He used little people was nothing short of miraculous. From a 5th
grader named Miranda I learned to look beyond my limitations for
things I could do instead of focusing on all the things I could not
do. Through a 2nd grader named Alicia I saw that giving what I have
to give is more important than what I have to give. Sierra s out of
control ride on my wheelchair ended up being the incident God used
to teach me the key to trusting Him. While my 3 year old brother s
response to a bird pooping on my shoulder, challenged me to not
only accept my paralysis, but really learn to live with it. Kevin
Olson was born on August 28, 1971. He was raised on a farm just
Southwest of Chanute, KS. He was an All-State basketball player who
graduated from Chanute High School in the top 10% of his class in
1989. On July 15, 1991, he became paralyzed from the shoulders down
as a result of a diving accident. Since 1993 he has devoted his
life to kids by tutoring at elementary schools, teaching at the
Cherry Street Youth Center in Chanute, traveling around speaking at
schools and churches, and serving as a Youth Minister for two
churches in Fredonia, KS. After his accident Kevin also obtained
his Associates degree and a computer programming certification.
Currently he works from home creating websites and is busy
promoting his first book, an autobiography titled Learning to Live
With It. His life motto is: Do what you can, with what you have,
where you are, and don t worry about the rest. -----------------
Kevin is available for speaking engagements, book signings,
interviews, and etc. Kevin Olson 620-431-0458 www.kevinolson.net
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