Here are just a few of the many heartfelt comments I received via Twitter, Facebook and by email about my editorial on Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI.
"Well said @TommyGSync -your editorial 2day hits close 2 my heart. A 4 year old girl is walking again 2day b/c of MFB" - @heatherlynnee
"Uncle in Nebraska had a stroke & will soon go to inpatient rehab. Sent my family @TommyGSync's column for inspiration." @fotoman311
"Thanks for editorial on @RapidGrowth. As Hope Restored blog mgr, so pleased & moved to read it!" Sandra Mitchell
"I love reading personal stories filled with inspiration and courage! If you do too, check out "The Road Taken" by Tommy Allen. :-)" - Victoria Upton
"Thanks Tommy Allen for such a brave revisiting of your journey. When I see you, I'm reminded of how those of us with 10,000 options only utilize 2,000..." - Eric Oerhl
"Your piece helped me see that I need to switch my focus, get over my grief and shine a light on all the things I can do instead of mourning the things I can't." - Cindy Grace
Beautifully written piece by Tommy Allen! He not only reflected on a personal triumph but gave major props to Mary Free Bed. Make sure you read 'The Road Taken.'" Terry Johnston
"Really enjoyed this week's Rapid Growth Media article, Tommy! Such insight: "...It is not about what you cannot do, as Steven Johnson and so many others have pointed out, but rather, it's about finding what great things are waiting for us to discover." - Carrie Borchers
"Tommy your G-Sync editorial was superb; quite moving actually." - Sandy Stuckhardt
"A very big thank you for your recognition of Mary Free Bed and the work of our amazing therapists. Your story is like many we hear – that Mary Free Bed makes a huge difference in the lives of our patients. I, too, know the difference the hospital can make from a very personal perspective: my mother and aunt both rehabbed from very serious strokes at Mary Free Bed, and like you and 92 percent of our patients, they were able to return to an independent living situation." - Julie Ridenour , President, Mary Free Bed Guild
"May your words inspire others to share their stories & hope" - Mary Free Bed
Most of all, I am grateful that we have a place like this in West Michigan and look forward to reading stories in the future from people who have been touched by what they provide.
Peace, Tommy
The Road Taken: http://t.co/2myNlCh
HopeRestored: http://www.HopeRestoredMFB.com
Image of me resting at MFB, 2006
