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Kiera Brinkley, Quadruple Amputee Dancer
"I am in a wheelchair, but it's not stopping me," Kiera told a reporter.
"When Kiera dances, she can see her arms and legs," says a dance teacher.
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Sunday 23 August
By Tapestry
I saw a show on Discovery Health, where the girl lost her legs and does a lot of auto mechanic work, she got married, had a child despite the worries of the doctor.
But now she is older she realizes that her hands and shoulders were not meant to "walk', she is facing the wheelchair permanently.
It's hard not to do what you want to do because your parts/joints just wear out, faster than it does than in normal people.
She can do this for a time but I am hoping she can be realistic that its only for a few years. Alternative careers should be explored that isn't so hard on her body, People get so one-tracked then crash when they find out its not forever.
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Tuesday 25 August
By Lori
Kiera---
WOW! That was really awesome and you can see it all over your face. You are an incredible person to overcome your obsticles and to make your life----yours ! As my favorite saying says----Life is not about waiting for the storm to end----It's about learning to dance in the rain ! Girl, that's exactly what you have done. Take care and may only good come to you. Lori
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Sunday 23 August
By rosalie
That was beautiful Keira. If only more of us had the motivation to do that with the 4 limbs we have instead of complaining about what we don't have. You are truly an inspiration to many
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Sunday 23 August
By Cindy Bonner
Wow, you are amazing God Bless you!! My daughter has been dancing since her father died in 2000, her dream is to go Julliard and she watched this video and you have gave her more hope then ever she thinks u dance awesome!
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Sunday 23 August
By Hi
This child is a gift to all of us from God. Look at the posts - every one of them encouraging and uplifting. Look what you have done for so many people Kiera! You are an angel!
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Monday 24 August
By Chris
Absolutely stunning, beautiful, and graceful!
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Monday 24 August
By Carolyn Ripper
I loved your graceful dancing. Is it the fact that you were so young when you had your amputations what makes your body simply your body, with a mind that knows that it is not lacking in anything? You are a gentle, talented woman with a gift of the ability to inspire others. My Dad was an amputee, and I would watch people look away in embarrassment. But I was so proud of who he was, I almost wanted to force people to deal with it, and then focus on who he really was. Much love to you. You rock! This made me so happy.
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Monday 24 August
By Lynn Z
Kiera..you are beautiful.
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Monday 24 August
By Bonny Bunt
God just blessed me today with another beautiful life he gave this world. Bless you Kiera, He is smiling down at you today.
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Monday 24 August
By Lori
Kiera -- you are truly amazing and beautiful! I love to watch you move; your moves are so fluid and expressive. Thanks for sharing your gift with us!!
Hugs,
Lori
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Monday 24 August
By Tatyana
Well..that was a very interesting and inspirational video! I am a dancer that dances for Jesus and myself, to know that she can do what she does lets me know that I can do anything! Even though she has gon through all of this, I see that she is very joyful. I hope that she made it to where she wanted to be! She deserves all the praise she can get! Good luck girl!!
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Wednesday 26 August
By Qtipp81
Wow Wow Wow....I have nothing to complain about...thanks so much for the encouragement and you brightened my day
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Tuesday 25 August
By Gwen
May God continue to bless you Kiera, and your family. You are an inspiration and a breath of fresh air to all who witness your amazing talent and grace.
Blessings to you!
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Wednesday 26 August
By Joe
I think this is the first time that I have ever seen someone on here so inspiring that all of the comments are positive- ever, Kiera you just made my day.
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Wednesday 26 August
By Joey
This really has inspired me....Keep going girl....This should teach us all a valueable lesson......no matter what obstacle may come in life....always push forward and never give regardless the circumstances
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Wednesday 26 August
By Arianne B
AMAZING! She is a beautiful dancer and a person. She should be an inspiration to everyone. This is proof that you can accomplish anything that you set your mind to!
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Wednesday 26 August
By Lola
Kiera, you are simplly the best. It is just so thrilling to watch someone dance with such passion and grace- someone who is so beautiful and talented but so much more than just another pretty face. Bless you girl for the joy you bring!
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Tuesday 01 September
By William R. Beaty, M.D.
The first time you see Kiera Brinkley dance you cry, thinking of the dancer she surely would have been. But, suck it up brothers and sisters, behold the dancer she is in spite of everything. Is there anything more awe inspiring than someone overcoming all obstacles to perform at this level?
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Wednesday 02 September
By Catherine
Kiera, you are absolutely amazing, artistic, beautiful...your spirit shines brightly in spite of your challenges. You are an inspiration to us all. May God continue to bless you. You've reminded me that no matter what hardships we face, we have the ability to overcome them---thank you!!!
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Wednesday 02 September
By Naomi
Very inspiring, but sad to say once Obama passes his facist national health care, dancing is the last thing she will be thinking about,
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