Chris Cook:  

2010 My condition deteriated to the point that I could not work any longer, so with a heavy heart I left the job and friends that I loved so much and moved back to Iowa. The reception I got here in Iowa was fantastic every old friend wanted to help and one dear friend let me share the couch with the cat. I applied for and was granted a VA Pension for non service connected disability and have been attending physical therapy twice a week and my condition has stopped its downward spiral. 2009 was the year that I finally got back on the horse that threw me. I bought a VW Trike and started riding again. Facing and overcoming my fear changed my life almost as much as the crash did. Now I ride the Phoenix as much as i can. 3/21/2010 Life On May 25th 2003 I was riding my motorcycle in Arizona, and was struck by a drunk driver. My left leg was severed above the knee. I was comatose for two weeks and hospitalized for about 4 months. I still have wounds that have yet to heal I have battled staph infections and only made it out of the woods just recently. OK so much Boo Hoo, Now the important stuff. I am still alive and will return to motorcycling as soon as I get my prostetic leg f...Expand for more