In primary school, I 1 felt different or alone just for in a wheelchair. My life flowed like a river. I took part in lots of 2, like dance and music. I even went onstage in my wheelchair and performed dances and won prizes.
Then came the 3 for surgery (外科手术) that might help me walk. 4 I went into the operating room, I was hopeful and shut my eyes, and the world 5 around me. After my surgery, I was in so much pain that stepped into state of 6, shutting out everybody. I even 7 having the surgery and nearly gave up on my lifelong 8— walking.
My life began to turn back around when I went to an inpatient rehabilitation center (住院康复中心), along with my mom. At first, I didn't 9 staying there, with all kinds of therapies (疗法) and doctor visits. There was so much I couldn't do, like playing at the nearby playground when my dad and brother 10. What was worse, it was 11 to make friends.
As I felt better, things began to get 12. I made a good friend, and the playground became a harbor for my 13. I could paint pictures with my mind and bring characters to life. I was 14 puzzle pieces of myself and putting them back together.
Lately, I've been able to stand with help for five minutes straight. I feel 15 again and am dreaming big. I want to 16 companies to create role models for disabled kids to look up to — like maybe a disabled hero in a movie. I've also 17 the Just Say Hi campaign, which encourages everyone not to be afraid to accept and greet people who have a 18.
This journey has changed my life. It's made me brave and 19. My message is: stay strong, stay determined, and don't ever think your 20 are out of reach.
