In a moving
story recently, 'Star reporter Barbara Turnbull overcame debilitating injury to carve out a superlative career'. On May 10 she died at 50 due to complications from pneumonia. Barbara was shot in 1983 in a robbery at the convenience store where she worked. She was only 18 at the time, it made her a quadriplegic. She went on to graduate university as a journalist and was a regular contributor to the Toronto Star. She is an inspiration to us all. In her words “It is possible to build a life that is satisfying and has happy moments, despite what comes at you. The majority of us who face adversity — not just paralysis — discover this.”
She must have been a very strong character, and really an example to others. Valerie
ReplyDeleteShe sounded like a smart cookie.
ReplyDeleteShe can manage any type of situation
ReplyDeleteI'm always so amazed at the strength that some people have.
ReplyDeleteHow sad but good for her to make the best of it.
ReplyDeleteShe was truly an inspiration! How sad that she died so young. But in the years she had, she lived them to the fullest.
ReplyDeleteIt is an inspiring story!
ReplyDeleteGreat motivation indeed. Sad.
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine being a quadriplegic. How awful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a powerful story. The image is a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteWhat an inspiration of overcoming odds! thank you for telling us about her. How sad she had to suffer so but how wonderful she overcame so much too.
ReplyDeleteThat sign so cracks me up too, Christine. Very funny.