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Recovery after spinal cord injury: one veterans personal journey

On May 14, 2016, was another typical day of May running errands and getting the house together for family that was coming to town in just a few days. Early in the afternoon while shopping, I remember my cell phone ringing and picking up the phone just like I have done 1 million times before. Although I remember the phone call being just a brief few seconds, I barely remember the exact wording that was Said on the other end. The only thing I remember is hearing that my husband was in an accident and sustained some life-threatening injuries. All I remember is hearing that he will be at my local hospital in the next few minutes. I left the store immediately frantically driving to get to the hospital. As any loving individual would do, I focused on everything that we've been through both good and bad times. I said prayers and just wanted him to be okay. The angst and anxiety that built up inside of me was extremely overwhelming. I remember trying to hide back tears and trying to keep