Sci Quotes

“I often wished that more people understood the invisible side of things. Even the people who seemed to understand, didn't really.”
― Jennifer Starzec, Determination

“I had learned quickly that life doesn't always go the way I want it to, and that's okay. I still plod on.”
― Sarah Todd Hammer, Determination

“With determination, it is possible to block out the negative things and enjoy the positive ones, despite the cons. Most importantly, it is possible to dance through everything pernicious.”
― Sarah Todd Hammer, Determination

“The weekend was a much-needed breath of fresh air; Monday always seemed to not only take that breath right back, but add a few extra pounds to my shoulders as well.”
― Jennifer Starzec, Determination

“In my country there are no gods left. The Romans have driven them out. There are some who say that they have hidden themselves in the mountains, but I do not believe it. Three nights I have been on the mountains seeking them everywhere. I did not find them. And at last I called them by their names, and they did not come. I think they are dead.”
― Jeanette Winterson, The Stone Gods

“The video was still playing, although I didn't know why. It seemed as if the able-bodied dancers were mocking me.”
― Sarah Todd Hammer, Determination

“The stares were annoying, but I knew they didn’t mean any harm. So, every morning, smiling at them became part of my routine, too.”
― Sarah Todd Hammer, Determination

“Dancing with a spinal cord injury is a challenge like no other, but I aspired to prove to myself that I could still be phenomenal dancer even with an SCI”
― Sarah Todd Hammer, 5k, Ballet, and a Spinal Cord Injury