Introduction

I invite everyone to take a step into my private life and follow me during my road to recovery. This is a story full of emotions, step backs and steps forward. In the end this will be a success story.

Category:

People & Blogs

Tags:

• Amputee
• War
• Journey
• Fight

[Shadow3156b]

Derek, I am so proud of you. I know this is a hard path you are on but please know you are not alone. From the beginning all of God's Army of Angels have been here with you every step of the way, our prayers will never stop for yourself or your family. God bless you & may he give you more strength as each day passes. Hugs to you & lots of pats on your back for all of your accomplishments thus far, you are a true Hero. Love all the way from what they call the Windy City (Chicago) of IL....Renee

[AutumnD76]

You and your family have been very brave throughout this. I look forward to catching a glimpse of your life through these recovery videos.

[penniglenz]

Derek....I am praying for you constantly....Thank you for being the American hero that you are....you are such an inspiration.....God bless and keep you in His care each step of the way....Thank you for sharing your journey with us....people you have never met...but who love you just the same...We will all be anxiously awaiting each new update.....

[ssiegel1111]

Derek, thank you allowing us to follow you! We have kept you in our prayers everyday! It is going to be a long road, but we know you have the willpower and strength to get through it. Your family is always here for you as are all of us.

Remember, strangers are just friends we have not met yet and I hope we get the opportunity to meet you when you come back home! We are all cheering for you.

Continue to push forward! God bless!!

[ndgriego1]

Derek I am so thankful to be one of the strangers who has prayed for you every single day since your mom first got the news. God bless you and keep you!

[kygirl1100]

God Bless you and thank you for our freedom! I have been following you, your Mom and Krystina for months now on fb and caringbridge, you are in our prayers and I am so happy to see how The Lord has Blessed you!!!! THANK YOU from your supporters in MN

[klkiska]

Oh baby, u make me so very proud. I am so happy to know you thru your mom. You are one heck of a hero and i care so much for you and your mom and Krystina. I have been following your journey since this happened and I pray for you every day. I pray you get stronger every day. And I pray for you to finally being out of there. You are the best Derek. And I love you all so much. Take Care..

[auctionchase]

We will be cheering you every step of the way!! Hooah!

[army2010dj]

Thank you for allowing us the privledge of cheering you on you journey!!

[1960asis]

Derek, we'd be proud to follow along - thank you for the invitation. My family has been praying for you from the moment we heard of your injury, and we continue to do so daily. Your Mom is an amazing woman and has done a remarkable job keeping us updated through all the ups and downs thus far. It's awesome that you are now able to do the video blog. Onward and upward!!