Sunday, January 3, 2010

Happy New Year

Welcome to 2010 --a year of promised memories that will change your life.

My 2010 is certain to be full of adventures with my wheelchair angels -- specifically Cathy Porter, Ms. Wheelchair Maryland 2007. Life is never dull when I'm volunteering with Cathy and her incredible friends.

Cathy, and eight wheelchair angels, boarded the Celebrity Mercury for a twelve day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean. Their goal -- to enjoy the open seas and an adventure of a lifetime.

Travel with the differently abled is an adventure indeed. What I saw was amazing -- wheelchair ladies dancing the night away with the able bodied. And yes, they made a HUGE impression on the passengers of the Celebrity Mercury.

Such an impression was made by Juliette Rizzo -- she won the dance contest against four able bodies couples. Her dance - THE TANGO. Her partner - Gabriel, a cruise professional dancer.

The Navigator Nightclub was overflowing with guests -- most unaware that one couple was differenly abled. It was a magic moment when Juliette and Gabriel rolled to the center of the dance floor -- then the music began and moment by moment the audience was mesmerized by the performance.

Dancing a TANGO is difficult for the able bodied, but add the power wheelchair and you have a sight to behold. And it was -- the judges were amazed and the audience, well the applause spoke loudly of their approval.

Five couples competed, but only one would take the trophy -- and that couple was Juliette and Gabriel. Visit http://www.nancycarey.com/, click on Eastern Caribbean to take a look at the winning couple!!!

Disable Does Not Mean Unable is Cathy Porter's motto -- and she proved it on this cruise. Juliette and Cathy danced the night away -- every night of the twelve day cruise.

SO ... if you're afraid to take a chance to experience LIFE, remember my wheelchair angels.

Nancy Carey
Author: My Sister My Hero Cathy Porter Ms. Wheelchair Maryland 2007
http://www.nancycarey.com/

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