I Was On The News!!

As many of you know, I was in a near-fatal car crash in 2005 with an 18-wheeler merely two weeks after my high school graduation from McKinney North. The crash and impact were so severe that it caused my neck to break, damaged my C6 spinal cord, and ultimately resulted in me becoming paralyzed.

We don't always understand why things happen and can spend our entire lives wondering, questioning, and reliving moments. Or we can embrace our past and present experiences, learn from them, and help others along the way. We have all been through unique and extraordinary events -- some of intense depth, pain, and struggle and others of amazing greatness and honor. We are all on a journey of understanding and purpose and all have something to offer this world.

In 2009, I started sharing my story - a story of perseverance from bullying, recreational drug and alcohol use, and extreme loss; forgiveness; self-discovery; and purpose. One of the organizations that I align with and share my story through is Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). I was presented an opportunity this week to serve as a guest speaker at this year's Dallas and Tarrant County Joint DWI Task Force Press Conference (11/12/2014) held in Grand Prairie. The mission was to encourage responsibility during this holiday season and present recent updates to DWI offense handling.

 

 

Courtesy: @GrandPrairiePD 

10 Year Anniversary - Rosa, Mark, Austin, and Matt

This years marks the 10th anniversary of the horrible deaths of 2 of my high school classmates as well as 2 known community members. I remember getting the phone call and the entire experience as if it were yesterday and I will never forget it.

Colin Bado organized a memorial at McKinney North High School on March 12, 2014. I wouldn't have been anywhere else. It was good to see old friends, reminisce, and most importantly, have an opportunity to unite in cherishing Matt & Austin. Special thanks to Colin, Triple G, & everyone who helped put this event together!

Best pic to capture Matt & Austin's 10-year memorial last week. God bless you Nancy Self and your family!

We miss you.We love you. Forever in our hearts. 10 Year Memorial Video **

Truett St. Tragedy Video

McKinney Homicide