SECOND EDITION Once in a great while, life gives us a fairytale. Not that anyone wishes to be paralyzed in a motorcycle accident at age twenty-five, but tragedy set the stage for triumph and the making of a fairytale, in this case, a real life fairytale. When the harsh reality of paralysis turns the dream of having a family together into a nightmare, Erik and Jennifer had to face their deepest fears and live courageously; because sometimes fairytales are just stories of risk and perseverance. This sequel to Gratitude and Grit - A Mother's Healing Journey, written by Erik's mother continues the story of her son's unprecedented, unbelievable sage from paralysis to parenthood.