I really enjoy when I get to watch Extreme Makeover Home Edition. I am deeply moved by the sense of community and the giving attitudes of the people that volunteer their time and efforts for helping someone else. This past week's episode was especially gratifying. A police officer was shot in the line of duty resulting in a spinal cord injury. The show and volunteers built the officer and his wife and family a home and barn that was wheelchair accessible allowing him more mobility and function than he could achieve in his previous home. What made this show even better than usual was it highlighted his physical therapists who had been working with him since his unfortunate accident. It was great to see the love and admiration among this gentleman, his family, and his therapists and to hear how important they were and are in his life. I must admit I was teary by the end of show (which is my usual reaction to all of these shows).
It is great to hear of people helping people whether that is through volunteering to help build a house or teaching people to ride horses or doing a good job as a therapist.
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