Jessica Cox

Friday's Fabulous Flyer

 Jessica Cox

Last week in Oshkosh, with Women Soar You Soar, we all were fortunate to meet an incredible woman, Jessica Cox. Jessica touched my heart and I found it hard to keep the tears at bay with her story of strength, determination, and inspiration. Meeting Jessica kind of puts life into perspective.

Jessica was born without arms. But that didn't stop her from living. She was determined to not allow anything to pass her by, and learned how to use her feet for the things we do with our hands. She has also has proven that there is nothing that can stop you if you have heart, determination, and can think outside the box. Her stories will make you laugh, and cry.

When in High school she wore prosthetic arms, but they never felt right to her. One day she decided to relieve herself of the weight of not being who she was, and get rid of those things. She didn't need arms. She had something more powerful: Inner strength.

Among other things, Jessica learned Taekwondo, where mind and body meet. And as it turned out, where she met her husband. A gorgeous couple. A beautiful bride. So much love and commitment.

Compliments of Shanda Romans wedding photography.

Jessica touched the hearts of all the women at Oshkosh, as she's been doing speaking around the world. She is an inspiration to all. Including the pope. 

She can even drive a car!

As if that wasn't enough... 

Jessica learned how to fly!

Jessica is proving many times over that we don't have to be the same, and there is no handicap that can keep us from our dreams, or conquering any fear. Yes, she was afraid to fly. But that and no arms didn't stop her. You just have to believe in yourself and never give up. I hope you will all have a chance to meet Jessica. Or at the very least watch the movie. 

(Now in progress.)

 You can help make the RightFooted documentary become a reality two ways:

1. Click on RightFooted the Movie to learn how to donate. 
2. Click on RightFooted the Movie and select Tweet or Facebook and share the link. Sharing the message will be equally as powerful.

Or you can tweet this post. For every heart Jessica touches, she inspires the belief that you truly can do anything. Please help share her story. Who knows whose heart you might touch. When I asked Jessica her favorite quote she said...

My all time favorite quote by Marianne Williamson is, "our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate...our greatest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure."

Jessica says that if she could live her life over, she wouldn't want arms. What began as a handicap became her greatest strength. Her life, and the people in it, are there because of something that once brought tears and a great fear of what the future might bring. 

Was is easy for her? No. Does she have struggles? We all do. But Jessica is proof that you don't need wings to fly, or arms.  

Please take five minutes to watch the trailer 

Enjoy the Journey... Jessica is!

Jessica will be in Seattle August 31st-Sept 2nd. She will be speaking at the Vintage Aircraft show on Saturday at Paine field. Will you be there?

XOX Karlene