Photo: GoFundMeA North Carolina teen who was paralyzed from the chest down in a swimming accident in September is finally returning home.Seventeen-year-old Andrew Hartle hit his head while swimming in Puerto Rico on a class trip,reports WFMY,and has gained enough strength to be able to use his arms again.“I mean of course, it’s a little weird just being in the chair now, but I mean it’s just great to be around, and living with my family once again,” Andrew told the news outlet, adding that he has moved his bedroom to the first floor of his house.His mother, Amy Hartle, told WFMY: “We had to push through some really hard times, and the positive attitude that he had through all of that… I’m just like I don’t know where he got that from? I’m not sure it was me or you.Andrew has come to accept the reality of his injuries and is hopeful he’ll one day walk again.“The way I kind of look at it is there’s nothing I can do now,” said Andrew, who also started to gain some movement in fingers since the accident. “I’m kind of stuck with what I have. So why not keep working towards and maybe walk again one day? That would be really cool.”WFMY reported in Octoberthat Andrew was treated at UNC Children’s Hospital in Chapel Hill and that aGoFundMe page had been createdfor the teen.“Andrew is a genuinely kind, humble, smart, handsome and extremely talented young man,” his family wrote on the page. “He is a successful competitive swimmer and a gifted drummer and musician. He has great prospects for college. Ask anyone….teacher, student or friend and everyone loves him and speaks highly of him. His sense of humor and quick wit always draws people in. Andrew’s positive attitude and beautiful smile combined with his joyful kindness are things we pray will serve him well thru the upcoming months.”Andrew, the senior class president at Burlington School, told his class on Monday that he will be returning to school full time and plans to graduate with his class in May.“I could be upset or mad at what I don’t have, or I could work hard to get back when I can. And I just kind of view it all as a big long goal,” he said.
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A North Carolina teen who was paralyzed from the chest down in a swimming accident in September is finally returning home.Seventeen-year-old Andrew Hartle hit his head while swimming in Puerto Rico on a class trip,reports WFMY,and has gained enough strength to be able to use his arms again.“I mean of course, it’s a little weird just being in the chair now, but I mean it’s just great to be around, and living with my family once again,” Andrew told the news outlet, adding that he has moved his bedroom to the first floor of his house.His mother, Amy Hartle, told WFMY: “We had to push through some really hard times, and the positive attitude that he had through all of that… I’m just like I don’t know where he got that from? I’m not sure it was me or you.Andrew has come to accept the reality of his injuries and is hopeful he’ll one day walk again.“The way I kind of look at it is there’s nothing I can do now,” said Andrew, who also started to gain some movement in fingers since the accident. “I’m kind of stuck with what I have. So why not keep working towards and maybe walk again one day? That would be really cool.”WFMY reported in Octoberthat Andrew was treated at UNC Children’s Hospital in Chapel Hill and that aGoFundMe page had been createdfor the teen.“Andrew is a genuinely kind, humble, smart, handsome and extremely talented young man,” his family wrote on the page. “He is a successful competitive swimmer and a gifted drummer and musician. He has great prospects for college. Ask anyone….teacher, student or friend and everyone loves him and speaks highly of him. His sense of humor and quick wit always draws people in. Andrew’s positive attitude and beautiful smile combined with his joyful kindness are things we pray will serve him well thru the upcoming months.”Andrew, the senior class president at Burlington School, told his class on Monday that he will be returning to school full time and plans to graduate with his class in May.“I could be upset or mad at what I don’t have, or I could work hard to get back when I can. And I just kind of view it all as a big long goal,” he said.
A North Carolina teen who was paralyzed from the chest down in a swimming accident in September is finally returning home.
Seventeen-year-old Andrew Hartle hit his head while swimming in Puerto Rico on a class trip,reports WFMY,and has gained enough strength to be able to use his arms again.
“I mean of course, it’s a little weird just being in the chair now, but I mean it’s just great to be around, and living with my family once again,” Andrew told the news outlet, adding that he has moved his bedroom to the first floor of his house.
His mother, Amy Hartle, told WFMY: “We had to push through some really hard times, and the positive attitude that he had through all of that… I’m just like I don’t know where he got that from? I’m not sure it was me or you.
Andrew has come to accept the reality of his injuries and is hopeful he’ll one day walk again.
“The way I kind of look at it is there’s nothing I can do now,” said Andrew, who also started to gain some movement in fingers since the accident. “I’m kind of stuck with what I have. So why not keep working towards and maybe walk again one day? That would be really cool.”
WFMY reported in Octoberthat Andrew was treated at UNC Children’s Hospital in Chapel Hill and that aGoFundMe page had been createdfor the teen.
“Andrew is a genuinely kind, humble, smart, handsome and extremely talented young man,” his family wrote on the page. “He is a successful competitive swimmer and a gifted drummer and musician. He has great prospects for college. Ask anyone….teacher, student or friend and everyone loves him and speaks highly of him. His sense of humor and quick wit always draws people in. Andrew’s positive attitude and beautiful smile combined with his joyful kindness are things we pray will serve him well thru the upcoming months.”
Andrew, the senior class president at Burlington School, told his class on Monday that he will be returning to school full time and plans to graduate with his class in May.
“I could be upset or mad at what I don’t have, or I could work hard to get back when I can. And I just kind of view it all as a big long goal,” he said.
source: people.com
