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just then something rippled the surface of the Black Water see that my brother whispered something really big is out
there I squealed my dad's face became very serious maybe he was even a little scared himself what if it comes after us
my cousin Bill cried you want to grow up experiencing those things that dads do you just can't
picture not being part of their life you know you can't picture not being there for them cilia monsters are very real no
they are not Vanessa our monsters real no no they aren't are you sure our monsters
real are you sure are you sure not many people get to pinpoint that specific point in their life when
you know your life changed I'm thinking I I got to make it I got to make it I got to make it I I
got to make it I got to see my daughters again I got I got to see my girls the whole time you're just you're
fixated on on that one thing and you don't you don't want to let any negative thoughts into your mind at
all yeah you're about to die I can remember just fixating on a point in the ceiling and uh just being
like okay no you know they're not going to give me they're not going to give me the power of an explosion it just
shatters everything it not only broke my bones but it exploded my muscle tissues
around my bones you have life kind of like pulled a rug right from under you I knew that I had an advantage
during the [Applause] attack I played 15 years professional any athlete has to push their
[Applause] limits there are lots of things that took place that happened for him to make
it and if you take one of those away I don't know if he would have [Music] survived at that time I didn't really
care whether I had legs or not I just was going to be alive I was going to able to see Sarah Sicilia and Vanessa
again and so that became my my motivation really throughout um it was it was my two little girls
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Brief Summary

The episode shares personal stories of survival, trauma, and the emotional bonds that motivate individuals to overcome adversity.

Key points

Facing the Unknown. A moment of fear as something ripples the water, sparking concern among family.
A Life-Changing Moment. Reflecting on the pivotal moment when life changes forever.
Motivation to Survive. A father's determination to see his daughters again drives him through adversity.

Episode highlights

Episode quotes

I got to make it, I got to see my daughters again.

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