tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125665695553174004.post3061216180502649832..comments2023-03-25T05:43:55.623-07:00Comments on 10:30 Writing to Discover and Share: Profile of DJ Gregory, posted by Mike for response CommentsMike Lohrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05832313501793243606noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125665695553174004.post-4656417780773363882014-10-02T07:42:19.279-07:002014-10-02T07:42:19.279-07:001. As the video came to end, DJ said at the very ...1. As the video came to end, DJ said at the very end "If you have a dream go after it. Don't let anyone tell you, you can’t". He said this as he was finishing up on his hole, and i think that is amazing. Even though he has a disability, he took that in, and set out to prove that he would not let anyone tell him no. It’s always easier to just move on if you don't do something right, but the best feelings come from trying again and again until you get over that obstacle. I think that DJ is an inspiration.<br /><br />2. I think the purpose of this profile was to help inspire people to go out and chase their dreams. It never is easy, and there will be hardships and struggles, but you have determination and hope that you will achieve your dream. There is no such thing as a dream that’s too big or too little. I think that this profile shows that even though DJ had a disability, he made his dream come true, and that anyone can as well.<br /><br />3. A boy in my high school had a mental disability. He walked around the school every morning, saying hello to people. He became the un-official school mascot. Whenever you spoke to him, he always had a smile on his face, and never once said anything that was mean to anyone. He would say that we should keep our heads up and move forward. He always stayed positive and wanted everyone around him to be as well.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03256671791331721937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125665695553174004.post-79787766681490144642014-10-01T17:07:53.539-07:002014-10-01T17:07:53.539-07:00I 100% agree with you about the inspiration that D...I 100% agree with you about the inspiration that DJ Gregory represented to anyone who watched or knew of his story.Which moving in itself. <br /><br />I am sorry to hear about your bother getting hurt. The thought of knowing that during his senior year that he was unable to play the very game that he loved must have been heartbreaking for him as well as you. I am glad that in the end he still put the effort in making sure that he went to every game to watch instead of pulling all of his frustration within himself and become a hermit. That showed his strength and dedication as not only a player but a spectator as well. Number 3, to me, was very well put. Amanda Braceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08165666418001601480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125665695553174004.post-68690769298504264742014-10-01T15:27:53.222-07:002014-10-01T15:27:53.222-07:00I really like the quote that you chose from the do...I really like the quote that you chose from the documentary. Even though DJ had a few problems, he was able to work through them. Also, the story about your friend and their twins is incredible. Even when your friend knew the problem could be fixed, she decided against it so a life wouldn't be take. Thats incredible.Justin Cygnorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06580555107126725831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125665695553174004.post-31852183990380672942014-10-01T15:23:55.935-07:002014-10-01T15:23:55.935-07:00I think it's great that your dad was able to o...I think it's great that your dad was able to overcome is leg issue and get involved in the sports he had. His story sounds similar to DJ's. I also really enjoyed reading about Garrison. Although he had physical issues, he was still treated normally by everyone and thats incredible.<br />Love, <br />CygJustin Cygnorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06580555107126725831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125665695553174004.post-72096347227285175582014-09-30T09:55:29.164-07:002014-09-30T09:55:29.164-07:00This profile was diffidently and inspiration I agr...This profile was diffidently and inspiration I agree with you 100%. I'm not sure any one can watch this video and not feel inspired to achieve your goals the same way that DJ achieved his goal, i just have so much respect for this man. I really like how this can make the most insane dreams seem possible.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01366790963807754147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125665695553174004.post-36548890563242363032014-09-30T09:48:46.190-07:002014-09-30T09:48:46.190-07:00I had the same exact thought as you. I thought thi...I had the same exact thought as you. I thought this was just going to be a documentary about a golfer and kinda boring, but i found the whole video to be very inspiring overall. I also love how you connected the DJ story to overall hope. Great comment! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01366790963807754147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125665695553174004.post-50541542763484928692014-09-30T09:23:36.274-07:002014-09-30T09:23:36.274-07:00In my active notes I took during this video, I als...In my active notes I took during this video, I also jotted down DJ's words when he said, "I'm not embarrassed of who I am..it's just hard sometimes." This part of the video made me smile, but it also made me sad when his dad became emotional about DJ feeling embarrassed of what he looked like when he saw himself on TV. I couldn't imagine, as a parent, having to see your own kid struggle and know there is, at sometimes, a feeling of embarrassment within them. I enjoyed reading your comments.Madisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10496194199349165931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125665695553174004.post-65987470774998191042014-09-30T09:23:33.229-07:002014-09-30T09:23:33.229-07:00I agree that there was similarities with the Fores...I agree that there was similarities with the Forest Gump movie with DJ's story. Both seemed driven to overcome the obstacles that their very own body was presenting them while their lives were just beginning. <br /><br />I think that it was great that your mother was able to be apart of the summer camp and show them that there is a whole world before them and the only real limit is time. I feel that your mom instilled the same values in those summer campers as she did with you. That anyone can do anything, if you set your mind to it. It may not be the exact same way that their friend did it, but that the possibly is there, so long as you are willing to work for it. Amanda Braceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08165666418001601480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125665695553174004.post-91885674190692918232014-09-30T09:20:53.990-07:002014-09-30T09:20:53.990-07:00The image that you described in your first questio...The image that you described in your first question of DJ falling and proceeding to stand back up on his own, and continue walking was definitely the most powerful image throughout the whole profile. I thought it was amazing how much drive DJ had in that very moment. That visual alone inspired me to take a step back and ask myself if I work that hard every day. Self-Realization came into play for me after watching the profile. Good work on your comment! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01952528983358395309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125665695553174004.post-67981686172913484892014-09-30T09:19:17.306-07:002014-09-30T09:19:17.306-07:00The quote where DJ said "If I see myself on ...The quote where DJ said "If I see myself on national television, i'll actually look away from the tv" I found to be sad. I think he should be proud of his accomplishments and how far he has come and hopefully he knows how amazing it was what he did. I also agree when you said he should be a role model for other people who are out there that are afraid to try.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03097846621636997716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125665695553174004.post-2999599359357373192014-09-30T09:17:10.158-07:002014-09-30T09:17:10.158-07:00I also used "if you fall, get right back up&q...I also used "if you fall, get right back up" for a quote in my response for #2. There are many detours and road blocks that come our way and if DJ could get right back up after his falls, those of us who don't have a disability (or some sort of road block as big as his) we have no excuse to not get back up if we fall, DJ inspired me in that sense. I enjoyed reading your comments.Madisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10496194199349165931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125665695553174004.post-48988583364808638402014-09-30T09:16:32.063-07:002014-09-30T09:16:32.063-07:00I like how you said that DJ is someone you aspire ...I like how you said that DJ is someone you aspire to be like. I also agree. I like his attitude and how he said that you have to learn from your mistakes and get back up. I also like how you described the purpose of this short film.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17563274377809009203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125665695553174004.post-56138094977744510682014-09-30T09:15:12.572-07:002014-09-30T09:15:12.572-07:00I love your example about the boy Garrison from yo...I love your example about the boy Garrison from your high school. I had someone just like that from Worthington Kilbourne. He sounds like a great guy. I just wish that people would always treat people fairly and normally regardless of the diagnosis.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07608707656363723900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125665695553174004.post-89282074325476386322014-09-30T09:14:43.510-07:002014-09-30T09:14:43.510-07:00Liz! I also found it very encouraging that he kept...Liz! I also found it very encouraging that he kept track of all of his falls in order to learn. The fact that he was excepting of his mistakes so he could learn from them is very admirable. I also agree with your purpose.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05433582407089996116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125665695553174004.post-91172800477058982552014-09-30T09:13:24.835-07:002014-09-30T09:13:24.835-07:00I liked your opinion in the first question. That q...I liked your opinion in the first question. That quote from his mother also stood out to me which I thought was very uplifting. Your connection to this video is also very intersting and inspiring. It goes along very well with the video!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03786872024476209990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125665695553174004.post-46941945297299823102014-09-30T09:13:17.454-07:002014-09-30T09:13:17.454-07:00I agree with you when you said "falling is pa...I agree with you when you said "falling is part of life." It would be tough and I couldnt imagine being told you would be in a wheelchair the rest of your life, but then achieve something awesome like DJ did with walking over 900 miles. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03097846621636997716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125665695553174004.post-45867252235003139752014-09-30T09:12:45.367-07:002014-09-30T09:12:45.367-07:00I like the way you answered question 2, because I ... I like the way you answered question 2, because I also felt really inspired by this man. When the profile stated that the overall walking distance was going to be 900 miles, I was really really impressed. All i could think about was the amount of time he was willing to take to achieve this goal of walking 900 miles. That's just crazy to think about!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01952528983358395309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125665695553174004.post-85881479836398269802014-09-30T09:11:52.388-07:002014-09-30T09:11:52.388-07:00I like what you said about DJ having the motivatio...I like what you said about DJ having the motivation he still has, even after the five surgeries. It is an incredible thing to overcome that and after facing all of that adversity, to stay positive and remember to push yourself and achieve the impossible. Brysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05503994717019309660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125665695553174004.post-49781061271284119462014-09-30T09:11:47.835-07:002014-09-30T09:11:47.835-07:00I agree with how you said that the purpose of this...I agree with how you said that the purpose of this profile was to be an inspiration to others. I described the purpose of this profile the same way, and felt that it was made to show people to never give up on their dreams! I also liked how you persuaded others in the last paragraph to watch DJ's story.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17563274377809009203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125665695553174004.post-53202997141432857962014-09-30T09:11:23.643-07:002014-09-30T09:11:23.643-07:00I like how you related this to Forrest Gump. I did...I like how you related this to Forrest Gump. I didn't think of this when I watched the video but now that I read your answer to question one I totally see what you mean. It's a cool similarity because I think a majority of people have seen this movie and could have the same similarity after reading your comments like I did. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11437596325176290599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125665695553174004.post-58195454086634594282014-09-30T09:11:09.819-07:002014-09-30T09:11:09.819-07:00I agree with your take on the video. I also think ...I agree with your take on the video. I also think that it teaches us a great lesson that we should never take things for granted. Its also nice to see that you have dealt with people with this condition on a personal level so you know just how much it effects people!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03786872024476209990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125665695553174004.post-1881045665082531742014-09-30T09:10:41.883-07:002014-09-30T09:10:41.883-07:00I thought the same thing when I first started watc...I thought the same thing when I first started watching this documentary, then to my surprise it was about his life journey. I really like how you used DJ as an example in your own life, I as well think he's a great guy to look up to because he sets an amazing example. It's amazing how this story can make you happy and sad and regain hope. Good job! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16614034576257549277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125665695553174004.post-81576408104713712352014-09-30T09:10:18.792-07:002014-09-30T09:10:18.792-07:00I agreed with your first answer to question one ab...I agreed with your first answer to question one about the serene scene in the opening. I think this video really grasped the challenges and struggles he faced, along with the accomplishments he has made. I love how you emphasized on the purpose being determination.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07608707656363723900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125665695553174004.post-82426712720881691542014-09-30T09:09:53.721-07:002014-09-30T09:09:53.721-07:00I also thought that it was crazy how someone could...I also thought that it was crazy how someone could walk 900 miles even though they were told that they would be in a wheel chair the rest of their life. His story was inspiring. Anyone can achieve their dreams if they just put their mind to it.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08938615727051576233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125665695553174004.post-21495917599831702512014-09-30T09:09:24.190-07:002014-09-30T09:09:24.190-07:00I also liked the quote "If I fall I fall, It&...I also liked the quote "If I fall I fall, It's just another challenge. I'm gonna fall, you just get back up and learn from your mistakes". This is a great quote that, really applies to more than just the tour, more so that it applies to life and that everyone faces their own individual challenges. Life has many challenges and obstacles, but the best thing to do is to pick yourself up, learn from those challenges, and become stronger. Brysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05503994717019309660noreply@blogger.com