A person with a great attitude

Amy Van Dyken-Rouen was discharged from Craig Rehab Hospital in Denver yesterday.

Van Dyken-Rouen on Thursday referred to herself as a "proud paraplegic."

She admitted that her life is now filled with new challenges, but she's feeling "empowered."

"I want to try everything, I want to do everything," she said. "Fly, free bird, fly!"

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