Episode 99!

When you struggle and struggle to find what you're called to do, and then find it, only to have it ripped from you. What do you do?  That was the question that Rich Ingram faced when he was blown up by an IED and his life as a warrior in the Army was over.  What do I do with my life now?  Rich struggled with this question and his identity.  As part of his rehab, he was in the pool trying to learn to swim with one arm.  He was introduced by a friend who suggested he try triathlon - and learn to ride a bike with one arm too!  It was a challenge Rich found he enjoyed and he began to thrive in triathlon, and endurance sports again.   

As he began his road to recovery and started to see progress, he began to wonder if he could become operational again in the Army, until he learned there were some laws that prevented it. Undeterred, Rich connected with some military leaders and legislators to get those laws changed as he continued getting stronger. 

A little more than 3 years after his injury, Rich commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in December of 2008 and became the first veteran to deploy again after a catastrophic amputation.   He went on to serve 3 more tours in Iraq and Afghanistan as a combat engineer before retiring in 2013 as a Captain. 

Rich tells his story honestly: the good, the bad and where he's struggled and succeeded. Great lessons for us all to learn.   

If you want to support Rich via the charity that he's raising money for to help veterans (Veterans & Quiet Waters), click the link below. 

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Connect with Rich here:
Website:  https://www.richingram.com/

Instagram: @richtingram
https://www.instagram.com/richtingram/

Support Rich as he supports veterans via the charity: Veterans & Quiet Waters
https://p2p.onecause.com/wqw-wfc/rich-ingram-2

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