The Man in the Iron Lung
The world needs to hear Paul’s incredible story. Paul is a polio survivor who spends everyday in an iron lung, a device from the early 1900’s which keeps him alive. Not only has he gone on to do great things, his outlook on life inspiring. What did you think? Please tell us in the comment section below and remember to sign up for our free newsletter.
December 7, 2023 @ 9:25 am
Still so inspiring. Have had many health issues these past 86 years but when I feel down,I think of the special people like Paul, I am blessed. Thank you Paul for being such an inspiration. You are truly an amazing man.
February 8, 2021 @ 11:43 pm
Paul, Joyce and all that were affected by polio, such great spirits and faith you have. Amazing story and yes, what could Paul have accomplished, minus polio. God had other plans. We don’t always understand, but there is a plan. God bless you all.
February 7, 2021 @ 4:09 am
I, too, had Polio but wasn’t as crippled as Paul. I got sick in 1949 with both legs & my left arm paralyzed. I regained the use of my limbs because of physical therapy but I’m much weaker than a normal person. Polio affects muscles all over your body. Breathing is difficult, among many other things. I’ve tried to act as normally as possible. I got married & had 3 children & I worked most of my adult life. Polio just made it harder. I am now 78 years old & I’m getting weaker by the day. Like Paul, I say never give up- keep pushing. Force yourself to do things. Will power is a wonderful thing!! My heart breaks for Paul. Living in an iron lung is a horrible fate, but he has not let that stop him. I struggle every day to do & act “normally.”
February 3, 2021 @ 4:14 am
Just a little extra note..after thought.. Maybe God’s will? and very humbling.. ..God bless you Paul. x
February 3, 2021 @ 4:05 am
A wonderful story of a wonderful courageous. brave… strong spirit/soul/man mind over matter as they say.. feeling sad he didn’t have children get married etc..but made the most of what he had got bless him..never wallowed in self pity.. a wonderful salute to the medical team/staff people who care for him too..and maybe his family, and just had the will to live which kept him going.. my dad got polio in the fifties he didn’t survive it..and was in a iron lung.. he died at twenty seven.. years old..I do remember it a lot.. too I never forget it..
February 2, 2021 @ 10:17 am
He is the strongest man and most capable and human person. I heard about you but never knew who you were.