**Family of the Military**
**War Stories**
Today is a special release, it is off my normal schedule because this episode is very unique and I thought it deserved some special attention.  This interview is with Lindsey Stacy, wife of Kenton Stacy.  On Kenton’s 4thcombat deployment,as Explosive Ordinance Disposal or EOD… he was severely injured. He is a quadriplegic, his throat and voice were severely damaged, and he suffered a traumatic brain injury.  He has 4 children and an amazing wife.  Lindsey was willing to be interviewed to give us all a little perspective on how life changes for injured veterans and for their families.
I hope we all can take a minute to appreciate the members of the military who so willing put themselves directly in dangers way and how it can impact them and their families.  As a warrior challenge, I encourage you to reach out to a veteran that inspires you, like Kenton, and do something to show your appreciation.
Some of the topics discussed: 
Kenton’s early career
His character
His deployments
What the military brought him and his family
The events that led to his injury
Coming home
Family support
Work/family balance
Social media
 
Kenton’s Social Media links:
Please see www.stacystrongeodproject.comInstagram: stacystrongeodprojectFacebook: EODC Kenton StacyGo fund me: https://www.gofundme.com/stacystrongfamily
 
 “Try to find a balance with your career in the military and your spouse and creating a family, because at the end of the day, they’re the ones that are going to be here for you. “ - Lindsey Stacy
 
I hope you enjoyed this episode and found some respect and appreciation for those that are so willing to run in harm’s way.  For more information on Kenton, please visit www.tamfpodcast.com/stacy
 
Kenton’s Bio: 
Kenton Stacy is a explosive ordinance disposal chief Petty Officer. Stacy was on his fourth combat deployment during a mission in Syria he was severely injured by an IED explosion. Kenton’s injuries were so extensive that he is the most severely injured surviving wounded warrior. Kenton is a quadriplegic and requires many medical devices most important his wheelchair. Due to his injuries Kenton’s throat and voice were very severely damaged. To the point that his voice is no longer the same. He is able to project his voice to a loud whisper. He suffered a traumatic brain injury during the blast. Thankfully he is completely aware of his surroundings.Kenton underwent major surgery when he was transported to Baghdad after the efforts of his medical team to stabilize him enough to get him out of harms way was accomplished and lifesaving measures were preformed which the president recognized in his 2018 State of the Union address. Kenton was USO sailor of the year and has helped to save countless lives over his career. He has been hospitalized since November of 2017. After 22 months he is finally able to be given outpatient status. He was recently brought back for the first time in 22 months to be with his family in his own home. He has recently been put back in the hospital due to an infection and has a very fragile immune system but wants to be in the lives of his children in any capacity. Kenton has 4 children. His oldest child has an intellectual disability and has cerebral palsy and requires a wheelchair at times. Logan is 11 and Mason is 7 Annabelle is 5 and Sadie is 3. They are all very young children and require an exuberant amount of care. He spent almost 2 years away from home since being deployed in 2017 and inpatient at various hospitals. He recently returned home to his family and they are adjusting to a new normal.