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Graphic designer. Sepsis survivor. Amputee. Wife. Mommy of one on earth, one in Heaven.

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Honesty· Motherhood

We’re Adopting!

I announced some exciting news last month over on my social channels - but I wanted to type out a bit more here on my blog... it’s official - we are adopting! ???? We started the adoption process almost a year ago, and now we’re finally officially ‘officially’ announcing it. What did we do to get here? A lot!✅ Find an agency✅ Complete our profile/pay application fee✅ Application✅ Forms and references✅ Background checks✅ Financial and medical checks✅ Home study✅ Create adoption book⚠️ Pay ... View the Post

07.27.21

Honesty

Seven things I’ve learned from my social media fast (so far)

Hey there, friends! It's been about three weeks since I hit 'post' on my last post on Instagram and then signed off until April 1st. I promised to keep y'all updated via my blog, but the days quickly turned into weeks and I was enjoying my separation from social media (surprisingly) so much that I just couldn't bring myself to even open up my blog to write. Sorry about that, but the separation has been so good for my heart.First things first - why am I taking a social media break? I promised to ... View the Post

03.21.21

Amputee· Faith· Health· Honesty

A proper ‘thank you’

When I look back over the past two years of my life I am completely overwhelmed by the amazing community of people - both near and far - that supported me and my family through prayer, acts of kindness, money, watching and protecting Kenzi, the giving of time and so much more! The cards you see above are all of the cards that were given to me and my family during some of our darkest days. I've said thank you to everyone already, but it just doesn't seem like enough - so I needed to ... View the Post

01.24.19

Faith· Honesty· Motherhood

10 Things I Want My Children to Know

I just realized something - Kenzi is 3 1/2 years old. In May she'll be 4! She's so observant, it's one of the things I absolutely love about her. However with that observation and now age she's starting to see some of the not-so-great things about this world we live in. I nearly died on multiple occasions and that has put so much into perspective... there is so much about life that I want Kenzi (and my future children) to know and learn from me. I want them to be instilled with a sense of ... View the Post

01.22.19

Honesty· Motherhood

Things I wish I had done…

Looking back on my pregnancy with Quinn if there was one word I would have used to describe how I felt the entire time it would have been 'afraid'. We lost two babies very early prior to Quinn, and so when week eight, nine, ten passed... to say we were scared to announce my pregnancy was an understatement. However there was something deep in my bones that told me we needed prayer. We needed the support of our family, friends and community. Shortly after announcing my pregnancy I started ... View the Post

01.03.19

Honesty· Lifestyle

Glitter + Cheer = Happy New Year!

Friends, we made it. The last day of 2018 is officially here, and it’s so very sweet.  This year has been one of the biggest years in my life, and when I look back on the past 365 days I can't help but be joyful. 2017 was one of the darkest years of my life and 2018 has been the most restorative. Even though I didn't get my prosthetics and walk again this year, closing the chapter of 2018 feels big. It is worth celebrating.  This year was the year I finally came home from ... View the Post

12.31.18

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My name is Callie Colwick. I am a Jesus lover, graphic designer, sepsis survivor, amputee, wife and mother of one on earth and one in heaven.

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Every time I’d hit a point of frustration in my Every time I’d hit a point of frustration in my training at ATF - maybe my body wasn’t doing what I wanted it to do, or I wasn’t progressing as fast as I would like… I’d think back to that long year in the ICU room and I’d feel immense gratitude and joy for where I am today.
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A whole year and a half of not being able to move or breathe on my own, constant pain, surgery after surgery. New infections, organs failing, hooked up to life support… loved ones not knowing if I would live or die, and then a miracle only Christ could perform. Despite the odds, despite me being on deaths doorstep, I slowly got better. 🙌🏻
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Open wounds in my abdomen the size of a fist closed up without surgery, organs that were black and dead came back to life. Holes in my flesh which exposed the tendons in my knees mended and closed (literally overnight!) allowing for below knee amputations instead of above knee.
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Day by day I started getting better, all because of Christ, the power of prayer and the love of my family, church family, friends and so many across the globe. 🌎 
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And now? I just completed my first few months as an adaptive athlete, training with an incredible team of trainers at a world class gym - THE BEST for adaptive and regular athletes alike. Every week leaving my sweat, tears and (sometimes) blood out on the gym floor.
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I’m excited for this next part of my journey - training myself. Programming my own workouts and seeing all that can be accomplished. I’ve already done so much! Walking independently for long distances, RUNNING for the first time in 14 years, getting up off the floor with NO ASSISTANCE. So many wins. So much gratitude. ATF, and all those who have been cheering me on, thank you. 💕
What’s it like being an amputee? ♡ Every day i What’s it like being an amputee?
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Every day is a gift, because I’m still alive when I easily could not be here.
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I get to jump off cliffs into crystal blue water, mountain bike, learn how to walk again, be the mermaid I was always meant to be, love on my family and friends… and just live life to the fullest. 🧜🏻‍♀️
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The early years (spent in the ICU and hospital) were definitely NOT fun. They were painful and heart wrenching. But those pain filled days forged me into the person I am now - and I wouldn’t change that for the world. 💕
If at first you don’t succeed… fall, fall agai If at first you don’t succeed… fall, fall again. 😂👏🏻
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Practiced my falling a bunch at ATF today - @hunt_prosper helped me get close to perfecting it. 🙌🏻
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I’ve learned that mobility work is just as important as strength and endurance, and I’m excited to continue getting better as I continue to train.
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My ATF class may (sadly) be drawing to a close…but the path I’m on to gain flexibility and strength so I can walk independently has only just begun. 😎💕 #atf24callie #calliecan
The past 9 weeks I’ve spent training at @adaptiv The past 9 weeks I’ve spent training at @adaptivetrainingfoundation has been incredible! 🥹💕
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I wheeled in to ATF on day one in my chair, not knowing what all I could accomplish… but excited to test the limits of this new body I’m in.
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Every week since, I’ve been blessed to watch every athlete in my class show up day after day and give it their all. If prosthetics wouldn’t fit, they worked without them. Wheelchair broke? Rig up a fix from spare parts at the gym. Feeling under the weather? Missing home? They were there. Giving it their all.
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And I was lucky enough to workout beside them. Getting to know each person, hearing their heart, sharing in their victories and holding space when they felt defeated. Class 24 is full of the best of the best. 💕
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I’m thankful for each of my trainers who have shown up every week and poured so much love into me. The staff who works tirelessly and with such passion to help us day after day, my class who inspires and encourages me daily and my sponsors (The Smiths) who believed in me and have cheered me on the entire way.
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In the beginning there were logistical issues (me not being able to drive) that could have easily disqualified me from the class if we hadn’t come up with a solution - but ATF sent out a message asking for help and friends rallied providing a ride for me every day I needed it.
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This class is just the starting point of my journey to being fully independent. It’s opened my eyes to the possibility of driving again, set my sights on some big goals in the athletic world and allowed me to discover new ways to build up this beautiful body I’ve been gifted.
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I’m just getting started. 😉💕 #atf24callie
Watch ‘til the end, trust me. 🥹 I found this Watch ‘til the end, trust me. 🥹 I found this audio and it fit so perfectly over how I’ve been feeling the past 8 weeks working out at the @adaptivetrainingfoundation.
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Last week I ran for the first time since I broke my hip in high school. RAN! 😭 Not only did I run, but I ran for 15 minutes! (Peep my friend @ashley_kaminski ‘s face in the background.)😭🥹 The past few weeks have flown by. During every single workout session, as the sweat falls and the tears start to flow I welcome them as tears of triumph and joy.
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8 weeks ago I hobbled into the ATF gym as a member of class 24, not really knowing what to expect - only that I’d give it my all.
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In the beginning I had to battle obstacle after obstacle to travel to the gym 3-4 times each week. I’ve been blessed to have a community that rallied around me to help me with transportation and has opened me back up to a part of the world I hadn’t seen yet as an adaptive athlete. Endless possibilities lay ahead of me… and I’m just getting started. 💕👏🏻
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