My next goal was to walk down the aisle on our wedding day. After a lot of physio input, I not only walked but I ran down the aisle. Another first I think, for the groom to run away from the bride! With the physios helping me to improve further, I eventually learned to use my arm again.  I learned  to swim and to ride a bike and I set my next  goal:  to put cycling, swimming and running together and do a triathlon.  It was very satisfying to go back to my consultant 5 years after he said I  would never walk again and ask him to sponsor me, when Liz and I did the Skipton triathlon together. I have gone on to get fitter than I ever was. 8 years after learning to walk together I ran the Dublin marathon, crossing the finish line with Jack by my side. Liz continues to be my rock and my guiding light as we travel the lifelong road of rehabilitation together. We are writing our book to give hope to others going through challenges in life. We know how important hope is, to be resilient and strive to reach life’s next goal.