Overcoming the Impossible: The Unstoppable Spirit of Kenneth Kunken

When a freak accident left Kenneth Kunken paralyzed from the neck down at just 20 years old, the prognosis was bleak. Doctors told him the best he could hope for was a life-selling magazine subscription over the phone. But Kenneth had other plans.

Over the next 54 years, Kenneth would defy all odds, earning multiple degrees, building a successful 40-year career as a prosecutor, and even becoming a father to triplet sons. Through it all, he maintained an unwavering spirit and commitment to living life to the fullest.

As Walt Thiessen, host of the Elevate Today podcast, discovered, Kenneth's story is one of resilience, gratitude, and the power of the human mind. "You cannot always control what happens to you, but you can control how you react to it," Kenneth shared.

That positive mindset was instilled in Kenneth from a young age. After losing his mother to polio as an infant, he was raised by grandparents who "overflowed with love" and taught him to always look on the bright side. That foundation served him well when faced with the devastating reality of his spinal cord injury.

"I choose to be happy," Kenneth declared. "I get up each day and I know that I've got a choice to make...I could feel very sad and depressed all day, or I could think about all the good things in my life and decide that it's going to be a good day and that I could feel happy."

That positive attitude, combined with the unwavering support of his family and friends, propelled Kenneth forward. He refused to let his disability define him, going on to earn degrees, build a career in public service, and even start a family of his own through in-vitro fertilization.

"I've had a lot of help and a lot of support every step in the way, but that's how we were brought up," Kenneth explained. "We have a choice, and we chose to be happy and to make the most of what was sometimes a bad situation, but many times was a terrific situation."

For Walt, Kenneth's story was a powerful reminder of the importance of maintaining high expectations - both for ourselves and for others. "Just because something has not been done before doesn't mean you cannot do it now," Kenneth advised. "So don't listen to the naysayers. Don't listen to people who tell you you can't do something, or that it's just too difficult."

As the conversation drew to a close, Walt expressed gratitude not only for Kenneth's direct impact, but for the countless others he has inspired through his book and his story. "There are many people you've been able to help that you never met, ever seen, never will meet, never will see, and you've been helping them in ways you even know about," Walt shared.

It's a testament to the transformative power of one man's unbreakable spirit. Through tragedy and triumph, Kenneth Kunken has shown that the impossible is possible - if only we have the courage to dream.

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