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Images: Triple amputee Kent Carson

Letting his feet dangle while parasailing in Grand Cayman with his fiancee Cheryl Johnstone last May, was a highlight of Kent Carson’s active vacation. Courtesy of Cheryl Johnstone
With his left arm around his fiancee Cheryl Johnstone, Kent Carson was enjoying life before contacting Legionnaires’ disease. Courtesy of Cheryl Johnstone
Kent Carson recovers from triple amputation surgery and receives support from his sons Brennen, left, Colin and daughter, Rebecca. Courtesy of Cheryl Johnstone
  Carson prepares for a physical therapy session at the Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn. Daniel White/dwhite@dailyherald.com
  Carson picks up a pen during a physical therapy session. Daniel White/dwhite@dailyherald.com
  Physical therapy assistant Kathleen Dub works with Carson at the Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn. Daniel White/dwhite@dailyherald.com
  Carson works on his strength at the Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn. Daniel White/dwhite@dailyherald.com
  A nearly fatal bout of Legionnaires’ disease led to the amputations of Kent Carson’s left arm and both legs. Daniel White/dwhite@dailyherald.com
  Carson works with a balloon during a physical therapy session with Kathleen Dub. Daniel White/dwhite@dailyherald.com
  Cheryl Johnstone, right, provided guidance during many trials and tribulations. Daniel White/dwhite@dailyherald.com
  Carson gives a farewell hug to physical therapy student Erin Barry during his last session at the Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn. Daniel White/dwhite@dailyherald.com
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