Nothing Is Impossible….Just Ask Hannah

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I didn’t feel much like running this morning but reluctantly dragged my body out for a seven mile plod along the country roads surrounding the village. I hate running first thing but, on this occasion, there was a method to my madness. For getting the run out of the way early meant I could accompany Fionnuala, Rebecca and Hannah to the local ski slopes where the latter was trying her hand out at snow tubing and skiing.

Despite her disability, Hannah has never allowed anyone or anything to get in her way or tell her she couldn’t do anything. She has been a fighter since birth, overcoming multiple surgeries in her early years to lead a fulfilling and productive life. A smile is never far from her face and she has proved so many people wrong by turning into the smart, sassy, beautiful young woman she is today.

Last year she went cycling and surfing with the Mae Murray Foundation, a fantastic local charity who allow young people with disabilities to access all kinds of sports and activities. Hannah was fearless today, hurling herself down the slope at a frightening speed. Thankfully her screams were of excitement and happiness, so Fionnuala and I could breathe a collective sigh of relief.

She even inspired Rebecca and I to have a go at snow tubing, although Fionnuala could not be tempted to join us. I will spare you the sight of a middle aged man wedged in a rubber tube with his legs in the air, hurtling down a ski slope. This is a family blog, after all. But I will share some photos of Hannah and her friends. They are living testimony to the edict that nothing is impossible. All you have to do is turn up and try.

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We are Stephen and Fionnuala and this is our story. We live in Northern Ireland, have been married for 17 years and have three kids - Adam, Hannah and Rebecca. We hope that our story will inspire and encourage others. We have walked a rocky road yet here we are today, together and stronger than ever. We are far from perfect and our faith has been battered and bruised. But an untested faith is a pointless faith. Just as a fractured faith is better than none at all. We hope you enjoy the blog.

52 thoughts on “Nothing Is Impossible….Just Ask Hannah”

  2. I love that Hannah is rocking that Mendes hoodie. A true fan!! But, I think, my favorite shot is her at the top of the hill, with her arms crossed behind her head, just dreaming or waiting or being at peace with a beautiful day. This young lady isn’t stopping, except to smell the roses.

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  17. Every time I see Hannah on your blog her smile always make me light up! Her personality shines through in all the pictures you take of her. I’m glad she had such a great time!

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  20. That was lovely.

    On Sun, May 26, 2019 at 12:01 PM Fractured Faith Blog wrote:

    > Fractured Faith Blog posted: “I didn’t feel much like running this morning > but reluctantly dragged my body out for a seven mile plod along the country > roads surrounding the village. I hate running first thing but, on this > occasion, there was a method to my madness. For getting the run” >

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