For a tiny second, I want you to imagine being 22 years old. What should be one's most independent time in life has become the polar opposite for Trevor. He gets to, at all hours of the day, have therapists, nurses, doctors, and aides tell him what to do. I am in no way trying to discredit the work that the professionals are doing but can you even imagine a day where you were constantly hearing: do this, no you did that wrong try it this way, don't do that, stand up, sit down, point to the...., show me how you...., etc.
I can't.
Anytime I attempt doing so, I usually end up screaming.
Trevor has come up with an ingenious way of dealing with this. When he's had enough he simply starts of his defense with a dance which leads directly into Act II—my personal favorite—pretending like he's asleep. If you don't believe me, see for yourself. TREVOR IS THE MAN!
The following is a video of Trevor pretending to be asleep during physical therapy.
On a more serious note, Trevor has proven to be the most resilient human being I've ever come in contact with. If you think you should be considered in this category, I'd like you to go through two traumatic brain injuries, six brain surgeries and four plus months in a hospital and then come see me. All in favor of Trevor's continued and progressive recovery say aye. Any opposed...well you can go fly a kite.
Trevor, defying all odds, is what's right in the world.
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