In 2007 I was diagnosed with a series of rare diseases. As a result I lost the ability to walk for 9 months. During this time I was in college and relied on my friends to carry me around campus and help me take steps when I had enough energy. I was also on the equestrian team and would continue to go out and ride a small pony named Freckles bareback. After I would ride her I would be able to walk in the barn and to the car without assistance from anyone. A few months later I started intensive physical therapy for 3 months. My physical therapist had spastic cerebral palsy that affected the left side of his body. Upon completing my physical therapy evaluation he told me that he would get me walking again because there is no reason not too.