Amanda Boxtel is such an inspiration to us all. She is such a strong, encouraging woman. Please read below a little about her and her daily life.

I am a 39 year old paraplegic woman who underwent Human Embryonic Stem Cell (HESC) Treatment with Dr. Geeta Shroff in Delhi, India from June 25-August 17, 2007. During my two month visit, I not only witnessed astounding improvements in my own body, but with many patients who have life restored within their bodies and a newfound reason to not give up but live! I am compelled to share my experiences with the world. After fifteen and a half years of being in a wheelchair my toes are moving, my bladder and bowels are beginning to function again, I have increased muscle power in my legs, and hope is now a part of my vocabulary!

Want to know more about Amanda, visit her website at amandaboxtel.worldpress.com.

UPDATE!!

Heading back to India May 1st—in just six sleeps! I open this installment by extending a gigantic thank you to Rusty Crossland! Due to Rusty’s generosity and belief in my journey, I am able to return to India next week for my third HESC treatment in BUSINESS CLASS on Continental Airlines. Yeah!!!!! Rusty not only helped with my next round trip flight, but he graciously purchased an economy class ticket for one of my caregivers—Judy Moore-Padgett. Rusty has supported me from the beginning, always encouraging and believing. I thank Rusty for helping confirm my flight and for bringing me a huge sigh of relief as I begin this next venture abroad. Rusty’s travel agent, Jackie Boggs, hung in there, calling each airline relentlessly for an entire month straight. Jackie came through and snagged an award travel upgrade. Her persistence and determination paid off. I can now rest assured, flooded with relief that my legs and ankles will be elevated while I endure the grueling journey from Aspen to Denver to Newark…and then bear the arduous fifteen-hour flight from the east coast to Delhi.

It is on to Delhi, India in six days time. I shall keep everyone posted with blog updates. Please send emails to aboxtel@comcast.net so I won’t get too lonely as I am thousands of miles away. I love hearing from my friends. You give me courage, wisdom, and the will to persevere, which serves to remind me how fortunate I am. My faith, hope, and love will help me to move forward positively and confidently. I accept my challenges as opportunities to grow and transform. I am defying the odds and I continue to believe in the impossible.