Episode #7 Living Life From A Wheelchair with Ray Petro

We all face our own trauma. There is no measurable comparison of pain. I started this podcast show to openly discuss the harsh realities of life rarely spoken of. Ray lived a happy-go-lucky life in his younger years, but his alcohol and drug addictions were keeping a meaningful life out of reach. Ray then decided to take his life back from the forces trying to kill him. Buying a mountain bike and turning his back on his addictions, Ray built and opened the world's first indoor mountain bike park in Cleveland, Ohio USA. The massive indoor playground opened to instant success in 2004 and still thrives today. As a skilled carpenter, Ray was able to merge his two great loves of biking and construction together into one. The park’s life-changing experience serves tens of thousands of people from all around the world. The famous saying goes, “You don’t know what you got till it’s gone”, although we can barely grasp the phrase. We struggle emotionally with the gap between likes and dislikes, wants, and don’t wants, needs, and desires. Many of us cannot remain mindful of our core life priorities and let loose of everyday drama.Ray has been afforded the opportunity to see life from two opposing views. Almost three years ago, in September 2017, Ray suffered near-fatal injuries from an accident and now he is challenged in ways most of us could never even imagine. Ray's great attitude and concern for others are as strong as ever. We discuss his new life in his wheelchair, making a difference in people’s lives, the gift of long-lasting friendships, and more. Please give us a listen and you will hear Ray’s kind heart come through in his words.Look for my books on Amazon.1. My memoir LIES BETWEEN US2. The addict book "DADDY, WHY WERE YOU A DRUG ADDICT?" By Roger Ray BirdThe word "addict" is horribly stigmatized, therefore the book will likely not initially show up in your search. Query for the  full name Roger Ray Bird, or search for the addict book by its ISBN number: 979-8218286651Roger's complete social directory can be found at Solo.to / RogerRayBird