With Gratitude, Matt

Building a New Life After a Car Accident, with Will and Peter Smith

September 20, 2021 Matt Moran Season 1 Episode 30
With Gratitude, Matt
Building a New Life After a Car Accident, with Will and Peter Smith
Show Notes

In 2011, the lives of Pete, Linda, Abbey and Will Smith were forever changed when on their way to Colorado in their rental RV their were struck by a truck driver who had fallen asleep. Several family members sustained injuries that they would be able to recover from but it was Will who suffered a brain injury and was left paralyzed. The recovery has been a challenge for all of them, but has been fueled by the dedication of father Peter who stepped down as the AD from Kenyon College to spend every day caring for his son. Listen in as Peter and Will share more details about their journey and all those that have supported them along the way. Their story, while tragic, is an inspiration to how a family has made the best of situation and found a path to back to living life to it’s fullest.