I am just an average guy – Marijo & Bryan Cuerrier

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I am just an average guy. I live an average life and am not any better or worse off than the average Canadian. I am given a day at a time do to with it what I wish. Sometimes I am productive, sometimes I am at a loss as to what to do with the day I was given, but mostly I consider every day a gift. Someone once said to me ‘You are the poor fellow that got Flesh Eating Disease.’ I replied, ‘no, I am the lucky fellow that got Flesh Eating Disease.’

I try to remember each day that had I not made it through the events of May, 2010, I would not be here to enjoy the day in front of me, and that would make me poor. But I am here – living – breathing – being loved and loving back. That makes me lucky.

By sharing my story, I hope to give others hope in the face of tragedy, to inspire others to give life their best shot in spite of restrictions or challenges, and to help other people with disabilities to make a decision to live life to the fullest each and every day.

Just the facts:

On May 18th, 2010, in my 52nd year, I was diagnosed with Strep A Streptococcus bacteria – better known as flesh eating disease. I was in intensive care for over a month in Kingston General Hospital.

I lost my left leg from the hip – a hip disarticulation – in order to save my life. Further amputations were needed due to serious circulatory problems which resulted in the loss of my left arm below the elbow, right leg below the knee and my fingertips on my right hand.

One year later, I live a very  independent life. I use an electric chair in my home, which allows me to have complete freedom. I have learned to walk with the help of prosthetics and custom made crutches. I can do most day-to-day tasks on my own, but I also have a supportive wife that fills in where I cannot. We try to live every day not as if it is our last, but as if it is our first. We encourage you to do the same!