I'm sure that you know the rules and regulations better than I do
but don't just know them and ignore them, know them and implement them
"Not worth it"
I was with four other guys in a car
and I was sitting on the passenger side when a big car came crashing
into us
and the impact was where I was sitting
The other guys fortunately survived the accident with minor injures
because they had their seatbelts strapped on
However, I refused to buckle mine
because we were on a long empty road... which can be tiring
but of course, I would have buckled my seatbelt
had I known that it might cost my life
The disability came at a time when I was a young guy with a fulfilling life
I had a great job and a car
I had the fulfilling life that every young person seeks
and when I started mine, the accident happened
Sometimes I wished for my own death
People used to tell me that I was fine in order to raise my morale
How am I supposed to be fine when my body is all broken
Where is that one person that speaks the truth and admits that I'm not fine
I was seeking that person
and one day that person came
and he was injured as well
That moment was a new start for me
That person was injured but he was able to walk and had no wheelchair
and he told me: "Four years ago, I had a big accident"
"and I became paralyzed as a result"
"and my doctor told me that I won't bee able to move my whole life"
"and I will remain in a wheelchair until I die"
"but look at me now, after 4 years I was able to use my legs and walk"
That person truly changed me
What were your first steps?
I smiled
and I remember spending 3 to 4 years without a single smile
but when I smiled I felt that things were already improving
That was a new beginning for me
my emotional state had improved as well as my wheelchair skills
and thank God, the hospital's administration was impressed by my enthusiasm
and my will to help the others
Issa has changed me and now I want to change other patients
You're now working in the center and they are collaborating with you
I've heard a lot about you
Indeed, I am working to help other patients through my own experience
Whenever I see a person sitting in a car without a seatbelt
the memories of my accident come back to me
and I stop that person if I can
I am sure all of my messages are very well known
buckle your seatbelt, don't speed, take care of yourself
However, my message today is different
Don't wait for accidents to happen and then wake up
I am sure you know how important the seatbelt is
I am sure you know accidents happen at any time
I'm sure that you know the rules and regulations better than I do
but don't just know them and ignore them, know them and implement them.
