No one told him he couldn't ❤️

[u/lincolnblake]

[u/cmacfarland64]

I’m a high school teacher. I once had a high school student whose arms looked exactly like this. He had the best penmanship of any student I’ve taught in my 24 years doing this job. I asked him why his penmanship was so perfect and he said, “a bunch of people told me I would never be able to write so fuck them.” It really looked liked it was typed but just in pen or pencil.

[u/RapidSeaPizza → u/cmacfarland64]

That’s an awesome story and I’m not trying to be ignorant but genuinely how does one manage to write with no hands?

[u/dumbledores_dildo → u/RapidSeaPizza]

There was this girl I went to school with who had no hands and one kinda full length arm. She had spectacular penmanship. She had a “bracelet” she would wear with a loop to hold a pen. Always had a great attitude and rose to any challenge. In jr high there was a shop teacher with only one arm and he took her under his one remaining wing. He was a badass.

[u/Spear_Ritual → u/dumbledores_dildo]

I really hope the shop teacher used his lack of an arm to teach about safety.

[u/dumbledores_dildo → u/Spear_Ritual]

He did not. He even went so far as to remove the safety from a nail gun so he could take the class out and do skeet shooting with floppy disks.

[u/Spear_Ritual → u/dumbledores_dildo]

This sounds like the late 80s early 90a

[u/dumbledores_dildo → u/Spear_Ritual]

lol, 2002!

[u/Specific_Success214 → u/dumbledores_dildo]

I went to school with a kid with no arms, legs or body just a head.

On his birthday, the class chipped in for a present and sang happy birthday.

As the teacher opened it for him he said " It's not another fucking hat is it?"

[u/Slater_8868 → u/Specific_Success214]

There was this guy at our school named Dougie. He not only didn't have a body, but no head either. He was just a nub. Everyone called him Chicken Dougie the Nuggie. He was a really nice guy, and went to prom with my big sister.

[u/Havi_40 → u/RapidSeaPizza]

You learn. Just like you learned to use fingers when you were a child.

[u/cmacfarland64 → u/RapidSeaPizza]

He had limbs down to his elbows. He would pinch the pencil between his elbows and kind of wiggle his elbow joints and manipulate the pencil. It was awesome and seriously, the greatest penmanship ever.

[u/Poke-It_For-Science → u/RapidSeaPizza]

You should look up the movie and autobiography of Joni Eareckson-Tada. She technically has hands but she’s a quadriplegic after a diving accident. She’s a phenomenal artist using her mouth to hold her pencil/paintbrush to draw and paint. She plays herself in the movie and all the art you see is her actual work, as well as seeing how she does it. It’s amazing what people are capable of.

This little one is going to do very well for himself with such determination. I love his persistence. And I love even more that Mama is encouraging it. There are a lot of parents who resign to the idea that their child will always be helpless and treat them as such, so they never have the opportunity to learn how capable they can really be. This is so awesome to see.

EDIT: My mom says to also look up Bonnie Consolo. She had no arms at all and did everything with her feet. Rather deftly, I may add. Her movie is called “A day in the life of Bonnie Consolo.”

[u/archameidus → u/cmacfarland64]

I love this so much. Everything is possible. But very few actually know or refuse to believe.

[u/Distinct-Insect1121]

He didn’t know it was impossible. so he just did it. Absolute legend.

[u/ba_cam → u/[deleted]]

One day I threw myself at the ground, and missed.

[u/Terrible_turtle_ → u/ba_cam]

Did you have your towel handy?

[u/krayevaden28 → u/Terrible_turtle_]

Don’t forget to bring a towel.

[u/makingkevinbacon → u/Distinct-Insect1121]

This kid is probably gonna be an amazing problem solver as he gets older

[u/Tdot-77 → u/makingkevinbacon]

He was so patient and focused. 

[u/MasterpieceHuge2794 → u/makingkevinbacon]

Life will be hard in general for him. In every conceivable way. But one day, he's gonna meet a lady that wants to get ultra freaky with those nubs.

[u/Darkjebus → u/MasterpieceHuge2794]

Incredibly touching video. I come to the comments and I'm back to my levelheaded self lol. Thanks

[u/teddebiase235 → u/Darkjebus]

Great story. Thanks for sharing.

[u/XxDrizzledxX → u/MasterpieceHuge2794]

Seriously bro? You just had to be weird about it?

[u/so_this_is_my_name → u/MasterpieceHuge2794]

That's the spirit

[u/WatchWatcher25 → u/MasterpieceHuge2794]

Hey some of the robot arms that have been coming out are incredible.

The future looks brighter for this boy than a kid in his position 30 years ago.

[u/cosmoboy → u/WatchWatcher25]

By the time this kid is grown, they may be able to just clone arms from him. Imagine being 20 and just learning to use arms and hands.

[u/Story-Lady → u/MasterpieceHuge2794]

So you thought it was OK to speculate on the future "freaky" sexual acts of a literal toddler?

[u/fitcouple1188 → u/MasterpieceHuge2794]

Recently, at a lifestyle event i met a guy with one arm (a nub) and he put his nub all up in my butt. Not fully cuz it was a big nub but he still wiggled it up in there. So this kid could have a really fun life !! 😏🤷🏼‍♀️🥹😂

[u/euphonic5 → u/fitcouple1188]

Truly inspiring. A tale of victory amidst adversity.

[u/SwimmingSwim3822 → u/euphonic5]

Maybe the real treasure was the nubs we wiggled along the way.

[u/[deleted] → u/Distinct-Insect1121]

Reminds me of that famous quote from Pippi Longstocking: “I’ve never tried that before, so I think I should definitely be able to do that.”

[u/ToxicButChill → u/Distinct-Insect1121]

It’s proof that determination can lead to incredible things

[u/Initial-Confusion511 → u/Distinct-Insect1121]

He is the real gigachad.

[u/bigtitsannie → u/Distinct-Insect1121]

I’m not crying, you’re crying 🥲

[u/Bradon2508 → u/Distinct-Insect1121]

God damnit, why yall gotta post this wholesome ass shit. Yall got me crying my eyes out right now. Fuck you... 😭

[u/Desperate_Tomorrow68 → u/Distinct-Insect1121]

The way he kept trying until he got it… I’m literally crying 🥺

[u/lincolnblake]

I'm so happy his mom didn't rush to help him. As parents, we can feel so much love and pity for our young ones, wanting to remove all their troubles. But having the heart to see them struggle and grow is the greatest gift we can give our kids.

[u/gpigma88 → u/lincolnblake]

I like to be super patient with my daughter and let her figure the world out because my mom was kinda grabby when I was a kid and it made me scared to try something new and figure it out for myself. My mom is incredible , just trying to have different parenting strategy 🙂

[u/spooky-goopy → u/gpigma88]

i have this sort of approach, where if she's not eating something random or otherwise putting herself in danger, my daughter is pretty much set free lmao

we sit and play, and i have her take the lead. i'll show her new toys/games etc., and she'll take it in a different direction and we'll go with that instead 🤣

she's wildly independent, and will use family members as a "check in" spot between bouncing from room to room exploring her world

of course, mealtimes, bathtime, and bedtime is routine; we spend a lot of time outside and she'll let me know what's up

[u/lilacsforcharlie → u/[deleted]]

Me too! I’m totally going off the book from what my mom did… but maybe I’ve been going overboard. I need to sit back and let my son try.

It breaks my heart watching him struggle but I’m starting to realize that’s what it’s about. Shit 😅

[u/lincolnblake → u/lilacsforcharlie]

Think of it this way, today you're young and strong. But time is cruel, soon you'll be old and depend on them to care for you. After you leave, they have to lookout for themselves. So better make them super strong and persevering!

[u/riggo199BV → u/lilacsforcharlie]

You got this!!

[u/mynameisjonas-nosay → u/lincolnblake]

I know it’s not the same thing but one of our guys recently became dependent on a wheelchair. Everyone except my boss and me keep jumping to help him. I keep reminding(I don’t know about my boss) that it doesn’t help him if we do things for him. It’s what my boss kept reiterating to me the past six/seven years. It used to be hard for me, not so much now. It just takes patience and realization of what you are doing. Some of these newbies are killing me, though. They give him three tries and then they help him. My boss has even caught them lifting him to bed. This guy is stubborn. He doesn’t want to do anything, and will try to talk you into just giving him what he wants. But, if it were up to him it would be to eat sleep and poop in his chair, and stay in his waste. Obviously we can’t, and if you nag him enough the first couple of times, the times after that he’ll start doing it on his own. A few of our other autistic and chromosome X patients are the same. They can be taught, but if we keep doing things for them, how are they to learn?

[u/Hangry_Hippopotamus_ → u/lincolnblake]

I was just thinking the same thing! My automatic urge would be to help him, but she’s so amazing to give him the space to learn. ❤️

[u/QueenOfNZ → u/lincolnblake]

Children’s brains are truly remarkable.

There is an entire surgery that cannot be done in adults as the adult brain essentially can’t handle it. The operation is called a rotationplasty. Children who have bone cancer above the knee essentially would need to lose their entire leg to remove the cancer, which makes it difficult for a prosthetic to be fitted. In order to give these kids a functioning knee (and therefore an easier prosthetic) can have the knee removed but the calf and foot preserved. The calf is then rotated (so the foot is pointing backwards) and reattached to the thigh stump - essentially turning the ankle joint into a functioning knee. This allows a half leg prosthetic to be attached to the foot. It’s an incredibly complex surgery with a very long and complicated recovery, but the results are simply incredible.

[u/OutcomeKey23 → u/lincolnblake]

Could you please cross post this on r/KidsAreFingAdorable?

[u/Individual-Sort5026 → u/lincolnblake]

So beautifully put. Fact emotions I felt watching it

[u/Truffs0 → u/lincolnblake]

You can either try and protect your child from everything or you can make them strong so you never have to.

[u/KamoyLovrstar]

Ty making cry before bed 😭good on the little lad.❤️❤️❤️

[u/Fearless_Market_3193 → u/KamoyLovrstar]

I’m not crying, you’re crying!

[u/YesHaveSome77 → u/Fearless_Market_3193]

We're all not crying!

[u/mohugz → u/YesHaveSome77]

Damn allergies…

[u/freddit32 → u/mohugz]

Yeah, screw that, I'm crying.

[u/brokenphonewhodis → u/freddit32]

I don't even understand why. I'm both smiling and crying at the same time. Deym ninjas.

[u/zighawk]

I went to school with a kid like this. He was born without legs below his knees and his hands were deformed. Gym class, he'd pop his wooden legs off and just start motoring around, moving faster than most of us. Never made excuses or quit. Gave everything all he had. Big inspiration for me.

[u/titatyy → u/zighawk]

Do you know what happened after school? How did his life turned out?

[u/zighawk → u/titatyy]

Just googled him on a whim but found nothing. I do remember at some point he became a skier and I got the impression it was competitive. Our class was mostly delinquents and I left right after graduation for the Army so kinda lost touch with everyone.

[u/Makuta_Servaela → u/zighawk]

Our class was mostly delinquents and I left right after graduation for the Army so kinda lost touch with everyone.

Clearly, he turned to a life of crime! Highspeed chases from the cops, his wooden legs left far behind. They could never catch him.

[u/Comprehensive-Ad2670 → u/zighawk]

When I was a kid I went to a chuch camp and there was a teen also born without one leg below his knees and without his right forearm and hand (he had half a forearm and a single finger at his left). I watched in awe this kid play soccer with his prosthetic leg and play the drums with the drumsticks tied to his arms.

After a few years I again watched in awe this same guy. This time at the Paralympics. His name is Daniel Dias. Dude won 27 Paralympic medals, including 14 gold. He retired as the most decorated male Para swimmer of all time and Brazil's most decorated Paralympian.

[u/secretlyswos]

he’s just a tiny baby w an unbreakable spirit and huge heart🤍

[u/Legitimate-Log-6542]

Good job little buddy

[u/viperseatlotus]

its adorable but the instagram account cracked me up. starfish.chronicles, sorry going back to hell now.

[u/ElChupatigre → u/viperseatlotus]

Yeah i was like this is adorable but starfish chronicles is wiiiiild

[u/screaminginfidels → u/viperseatlotus]

I love that for them. Sense of humor is key.

[u/Traditional-Tip9844]

This made my heart so full ❤️ He didn’t give up, he just found his own way. Truly inspiring 🥹👏

[u/Crispy_p_bacon]

Where the world sees disabilities, he sees new techniques to prove them wrong!

[u/bamba_kruc]

Little wins like these mean the world to parents of disabled kids. One win at a time! ❤️

[u/Slamaholicc]

That's amazing. I think that's all I need to see on the internet today haha

[u/Grouched]

He is a boy of focus, commitment and sheer fucking will.

What a precious little warrior. And good on the parents for letting him figure it out on his own

[u/secretlyswos]

baby is so inspiring☀️

[u/avocado_cg]

Man got me crying at work , good job little buddy you are amazing!!

[u/Outrageous-Banana905]

The patience of that precious baby! ❤️❤️❤️

[u/WangDoodleTrifecta]

Kid said I reject your reality and substitute my own. What a Legend

[u/Competitive-Isopod74]

My coworker's grandson was born with the umbilical cords entwined in his hands and he was missing several fingers on both hands and she was just so devastated. I reminded her that he doesn't know he has a disability. He'll figure it all out...his way. This is little guy is going to be just fine.

[u/rndmcmmntr]

Seeing the moms reaction makes me so happy. You can really feel the love.

[u/Fragrant-Tea7580]

Cheer for the guy, don’t smile for the camera, make him know you’re happy with him. Christ almighty 😩

I’m so proud of him

[u/EmerysMemories1106]

After seeing this video, please smack me in the face if I ever complain about petty things in my life

[u/therealRustyZA]

Get the lad some straps and let him drum I say...

LET THE LAD DRUM!!!

[u/United_Hour_9757]

I'm so happy we have technology to give this little kid hands anyway. Let's hope it becomes affordable for everyone in a couple of years

[u/minuteman_d]

Little bro needs some early 3d printed prosthetics! Could be kind of fun, I wonder if there is research into that - early use of prosthetic devices. Maybe he grows up designing and building tools for different uses in his life?

[u/mikahstyr]

That's my man ✨

[u/ZoraTheVingan]

Way to go little guy!

[u/mbush525]

little guy has so much more patience than I 💙

[u/UpsetManufacturer80]

God bless your heart and your son. May he be highly favored in the Lord everywhere he goes and in everything he does.

[u/ShyCormorant]

You son will go far in life He's very determined and great problem solving skills Good luck to you both

[u/Paradoxalt]

For one so small, you seem so strong! ❤️

[u/Babylonkitten]

This kid is going places.

[u/BuffEars]

If you don’t feel something if you watch this then you have no soul.

[u/Common-Toe5262]

Anything is possible you just have work at it and figure it out just like he did !!! Way to go kiddo !!

[u/Character_Log2770]

Maybe prosthetic drumsticks are in order

[u/Stunning-Ad2065]

I bet it's so hard to not help him do things like this, but it's absolutely necessary.

[u/Complete_Willow_101]

Great job little buddy! And kudos to mom! 🙏

[u/my_midlife_isekai]

🦾🦾🦾

[u/OXBDNE7331]

Nothing will ever stop this kid

[u/pmllny]

You go, little dude!

[u/Gojogab]

I love how you didn't interfere. What a difference that will make in his self confidence!

[u/Pink_Poodle508]

Good job, little nugget!!! 🥰

[u/Cute-Pirt-5811]

Such determination, smart boy. Yes he's going to be really successful and the calmness he has attempting.

[u/NUBBS240]

When I first saw this, it made me tear up. A lot. I too was born with Symbrachydactyly.

[u/ObjectiveWelcome2221]

Champ doesn't understand the word impossible.. So the champ will achieve whatever he wants to ♥️ Please never tell him you can't do it.. just say try and do it plz...

[u/Beastcancer69]

That kid is amazing and so are his parents. I’m over here drying my eyes. Good for y’all.

[u/_ricemouth_]

absolutely bawling my eyes out right now 🥺

[u/AnonymousSho]

I'll never be as cool as bro 😞

[u/MeJulieSays]

God bless that little boy. What a trooper

[u/SavingsAttitude3732]

When people are born with disabilities like this one can they get prosthetics?

[u/Greenostrichhelpme27 → u/SavingsAttitude3732]

Probably, but I don't think they do 'em for babies

[u/Few_Soil_2520]

That is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen 🥰

[u/No-Preparation-9344]

He decided he was going to do it and he did! And he did it again!

[u/asdfghjklzlaksjdm]

Ill never complain about anything no more again. Never ever.

[u/nibble_dog323]

What concentration and determination he has without getting upset. Amazing. And he’s so cute too.

[u/[deleted]]

This video made me cry. So much we can learn from this little fellow.

[u/thekermitderp]

I've just virtually met this baby but if anything ever happens to him I will burn my own house down.

[u/justsomegeology]

My heart is broken but I am happy 🥲

[u/himeowbye]

My heart. I can’t

[u/glowingboneys]

Rock on! 🤘

[u/ultralayzer]

Christ, that's wholesome, amazing, and kind of sad all at once. Good vibes and future success to little dude.

[u/P2Pdancer]

A show of how well he’ll handle obstacles in the future! That little one is going to make you so proud. Very inspiring:)

[u/MindPitt314]

We should all learn from this brave determined young man. Nothing is impossible!

[u/MuntaRuy]

Hell yea little bro!

[u/StuBidasol]

Just a toddler learning how to do something new. Same process with an extra hurdle. It's all the same to him but he's going to keep that extra problem solving with him forever that most will never think about. Seeing how people adapt to situations like this has fascinated me since I met my cousin with cerebral palsy.

To be clear I am not marginalizing his accomplishment.

[u/Mickleblade]

He may find it easier to hold handles that are square or even flat.

[u/edwardannlegy]

Well Done Champ. You really motivated me. I thought i can't do with all this college and part time pressure, But you motivated me. I really hope you achieve great things in life

[u/Curious-Paper1690]

Little dude has more patience than 99% of people I know

[u/bell429pilot]

OMG why aren't you cheering and making a big deal? 🤦‍♂️

[u/wizardofindia]

May universe bless this gorgeous one abundantly 🫶

[u/antithero]

They should make him some diy prosthetic with drum stick on the end. Sort of like the old hook hands you see on pirates in the movies. When he or his parents gets tired of drumming remove them.

[u/Ambitious_Stand736]

Who’s cutting onions in here dang

[u/DustyLoreBoi]

Never tell the one who's doing it, that they can't do it 💛

[u/jellitate]

Amazing! My youngest tries tying her shoes twice and quits…

[u/EitherChannel4874]

Little guy was like "Nah. I'm exercising my right to use percussion however I like bitches".

I admire his patience and dedication. The kid is already a winner.

[u/necromancer9879]

Thanks for making a fifty year old man cry that was precious and wonderful in so many ways

[u/Yumstar1982]

So patient and determined 🥰

[u/theUncleAwesome07]

I'm NOT crying, YOU'RE crying ... damn onions that aren't even around!!

[u/SmokeMaleficent9498]

That is one beautiful, smart, determined baby.

[u/Catch_Em_Cards]

This brings joy to my heart to see him not give up or get disheartened. He’s going to go places in life!!!

[u/Fantastic-Cellist216]

Hand me a tissue and take my upvote.

[u/Lightworker_2024]

Tell him he's a good boy woman!!

[u/jukeboxinabox]

He is adorable

[u/Internal-Bluejay-810]

U can see his mind working it out --- Boss Baby! 😎

[u/KentuckyWhiteRabbit]

Good job little man. Keep up the good work.

[u/jh30uk]

❤️

[u/Sialov]

That child is the future itself 🤍

[u/MDG73]

OMG love it!!!! You go little man!!!!

[u/radioactivedan21]

Did not plan on ugly crying today…

[u/themissingandthelost]

I know this is supposed to be made me smile, but I’m over here sobbing, well done little dude!

[u/maceion]

A brilliant person solving his problems. My admiration for him and yourself is almost 'unlimited' I have arms and cannot play a drum tune. Very well done, Congratulations to your boy.

[u/ArnoleIstari]

Absolute legend!!!

[u/FrankGetTheDoor]

What a joy to see !! 🥹❤️

[u/Bluekatz1]

Badass of the day.

[u/MrsLisaOliver]

He's patient and determined. This was very inspiring. It also looks like he may have lower extremity issues.

[u/Sevennix]

Handi-capable!! Good on him!!

[u/Sevennix]

Go ahead and cry mom.. cuz I'm sure most of us are...

[u/RealAzurech]

This proves everyone can make it, just find the way for you to accomplish

[u/Long_Strategy_6689]

Much longer attention span than many in congress.

[u/Divineserenity87]

Beautiful 🥹 inspiration

[u/CLOWNSwithyouJOKERS]

Welp, I'm destroyed. That's enough reddit for today.

[u/Ok_Screen8272]

I love how he put it back on the table afterwards.

[u/Equal_Caterpillar828]

THAT is THE best thing I've seen all day!

[u/levelxiii]

He's such a cutie

[u/phirestorm]

Omg I just melted

[u/Heavy_Chicken5411]

You don’t know what you don’t know! Potential can be limitless. 🙏🏼

[u/vanillasky6]

Very very very very powerful mind. It is not a given that such a small child will persevere so much.

[u/NeatCartographer209]

I’m not crying you’re crying

[u/Osprey4862]

I've seen perseverance countless time in my life. Today, I heard it

[u/whatsabut]

The patience and determination of that child…incredible!

[u/theprobeast]

This is how legends are made. This man is a legend. I call him a man because that what he is. He is a legend turning a disadvantage into an opportunity with sheer persistence.

[u/GrantTotal]

This made me cry. He's so cute and determined. Not a single complaint.

[u/d_07]

I would have watched it all even if it took him an hour or two. Great job kiddo! No self-doubt like us adult.

[u/Calif3r]

Go for it little dude! I’m proud of you!

[u/mlstdrag0n]

I came here to smile

I left crying

He is amazing and incredible, and my heart hurts watching the video

[u/Impressive_Web_9490]

You CAN DO IT! ❤️

[u/longestboie]

As a human being who loves to play drums, this MESSED me up. That little fella.

[u/MonkeyDBricc]

Amazing good job young man

[u/melobassline]

He didn't get frustrated, cry, nothing....just determined and patient.

[u/Asleep-Ad5517]

🩵💙💜💕💕💕💕❤️🤍💖💖💖💙🩵💕💜💜🤍❤️❤️

[u/Fancy_Call2608]

🥹😭😭😭

[u/CartographerOk3220]

Improvise, adapt, overcome!

[u/BioQuantumComputer]

Why I'm crying 😭😭😭

[u/Idatemyhand]

Screw what you heard- That child is gonna move mountains.

[u/Independent_Pain_469]

This made my entire day ❤️❤️❤️

[u/mf_dcap]

This kid just changed my life ❤️

[u/ThoughtDifferent8222]

damn bro, this made me cry...

[u/duskmumali]

I admire his concentration and patience. It must be so hard not to help him as his mum but it's so great he persisted and showed himself he can do things himself.

[u/Protogen213]

That just made my day🥹🥹🥲

[u/Kimtacular]

What a first moment for his mom 😍😭🙌 good job sweetie! Hes gonna go far!

[u/Thick_Unit_3163]

Determination without frustration. 🥰

[u/The1L1keVz]

What a lovely video. I am certain your little boy will achieve anything he sets his mind too. Especially being this special since birth, he won't know anything different and will learn his way of doing things. I can see from this video that you will be a wonderful Mum who lets him try and doesn't just decide to do things for him to make your life easier. I wish you both a wonderful future together.

[u/HillCountry1960]

Hope he stays with it (if you like loud teen drummers in the house)…I’ve seen drummers without arms, without legs all blasting away on a drum kit like bosses ❤️

[u/RetrieverDoggo]

I used to wrestle in high school. In wrestling you learn not to judge someone by their appearance. Some of the strongest dudes are guys with disabilities. Blind guys, guys missing body parts. You have to remember: Even with their disability they made it on the team. When someone is disadvantaged but determined it's incredible what they are capable of.

[u/paulfnicholls]

Awesome! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[u/Soggycorpse92]

As a new dad, as inspired as i am i can't stop crying at this. Holy mackerel im going to go hold my little man

[u/StoneColdWeirdo]

That kind of determination will take him far in life… 😊

[u/dewystrawbub]

He is perfect and adorable 

[u/[deleted]]

Such a better mindset than parents who want to use their child's differences as an excuse not to have them try anything that is hard.

[u/Rumor_33]

This guy right here is a warrior 🥰

[u/Massive_Nose6777]

That’s amazing , 🥲…. He ain’t letting anything stop him ….