an inspirational story

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Unarmed BUT Dangerous
The eagle is so powerful that it can even soar above an approaching storm.
It catches the wind by the tail and then rides the air currents. It does not fear.
It does not panic.

It only watches and waits until just the right moment and then aligns itself with
the coming force of nature. Then it rides, glides, and soars. Now just imagine
that same eagle without wings...

Without its wings, the eagle would be powerless. It would not be able to soar
above the earth, and we would miss the sight of him in flight. It would starve.
Without its wings, this magnificent bird of prey would die.

Like that eagle, we have all been created to soar. With outstretched arms,
we wait for our chance to catch a wave and soar. But my story is a bit different.
I learned to fly, even without wings.

Where do you turn when pain destroys every dream you ever had? When every
door of hope has been shut to you? For every fighter who has ever stood alone,
one woman's life tells the story of victory dawning after the darkest night.

Tawana Williams was a victim of brutal medical negligence. Born without arms
and with impaired use of her legs. Her compelling life story reveals a will to
survive the anguish of physical defect and the shame of abuse and isolation.

Unable to fight with human hands, she fought in spirit, and yet lives to stand
through the grace and courage. This is why she likes to tell others that because
of her relationship with God, she considers herself "Un-armed but Dangerous! "

Born in Wilson, NC, in 1963, Tawana was trained as a baby to use her feet as
hands. She can do just about anything that someone with arms can do, even
braid hair and write a check.

The words "I can't" are not in Tawana Williams' vocabulary. Tawana will simply
tell you that if you decide to do something in your life, you can do it. She knows
this lesson because she lives it everyday of her life.

I pray that my story will encourage you to live without excuses and even if your
wings get broken, make the attempt to fly. I believe that if you will try, then you
will live. If you don't, then like the eagle without wings, your dreams will surely die.

Tawana is the author of two books, "I'm Different but I Can" and "Unarmed but
Dangerous," which was released in 2005. She is also a professional speaker,
artist, poet, and vocalist. Tawana captivates her audiences with her boldness
and her ability to do what others might think is impossible.

"My mission is to make a positive impact in the lives of people, primarily through my message of hope and inspiration. I want to assist them in achieving their highest potentials and goals by sharing my message of triumph." --Tawana Williams

To learn more about Tawana please visit her website http://www.tawanawilliams.com