a message of faith and life
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Jessica was born without arms due to a rare congenital disease. She did not understand why she did not have arms like other children. “It was hard to be different.”
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Without hesitation, she took part in many activities, such as gym, dancing and singing presentations.
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As a teen, there were times she was brought to tears of frustration because of her missing limbs; but one day she decided to focus all her energy on sports.
For Jessica, the biggest challenge was not being born without arms, but in facing prejudice; a hardship even worse than the physical defect itself.
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“I’d get angry when people on the street stared at me as I walked by or because of the way I ate with my feet. But I have learned to find positive lessons in every difficult situation and through that become an example of optimism.”
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Jessica finds all the support she needs from her parents, who are also role models for her.
“My mother is an example to me. She always told me that I could do anything I wanted. My father didn’t shed a tear when I was born because he didn’t see me as a victim. It’s hard to be the father of a disabled child. He’s been my rock in tough times and he has made me into the person I am today.”
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She learned to drive a specially modified car. But soon after she learned how to drive, she decided to drive without the modifications, and she now holds and unrestricted drivers license.
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She graduated with a degree in Psychology from the University of Arizona, and grabs attention when she fills up her car at a gas station.
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She can write, blow-dry her hair, put on make up or contact lenses, just like anybody else.
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At 26 years of age and 5’1” tall, Jessica is the first FAA certified pilot in the history of aviation to fly without arms.
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This inspiring woman, who has become an example to many, always radiates happiness and a good sense of humor. Last year, on Mother’s Day, she flew a single engine plane carrying a banner that read, “Look Ma No Hands!”
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“Sometimes, fear is based on the lack of knowledge. When I started flying, I realized that I was afraid because I didn’t know much about it.”
“People fear because they don’t believe in themselves; they don’t have faith in themselves.”
So far, she has flown a total of 130 hours.
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Because of her confidence, hard work and ambition, Jessica has gone a long way to become the person she is today.
Besides being a motivational speaker, she has worked with disabled children at the International Child Amputee Network for the past five years.
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Jessica Cox wants to get married and have children. “I know it will be difficult to build a family, but I know that I can be a good mother. I just don’t know how my future husband will ask for my ‘hand’ in marriage,” Jessica chuckles.
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“Human beings need to go through difficult moments in life in order to have some excitement.”
“I know I don’t have arms, but this is not what determines how far I can go.”
“People are not afraid of being incapable; they are afraid of being able to overcome their limitations.”
“The bigger the difficulty, the greater the glory.”
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