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Single mother carries disabled son on her back for traveling the world

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: January 24, 2022 19:36 IST

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17-year-old single mother to a disabled child. Nikki had this reality, but she promised her son a life of fun and of adventure, and that is exactly what he has while traveling the world on his mother’s back
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Jimmy Antram is now 26 years old, and he has lived a life of more adventure and excitement than most ever will. His 43-year-old mother carries him on her shoulders, and together they have already crossed Bali and Hawaii off their list. Canada was next until Covid hit.
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Jimmy is not only blind but disabled in many other ways. It makes traveling a lot harder, but not impossible for this incredible team. Nikki refuses to use his wheelchair, she told Green Lemon.
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The mother and son duo both love the outdoors and water. Jimmy, like most young adults, loves s good party! His mom recalls their party nights in both Bali and Hawaii;
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Jimmy’s mom is currently saving up to purchase a Troop Carrier to make their travels easier.
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Luckily, Nikki is able to work and give her son the life he deserves. While life as a young mom isn’t always easy, she won’t let anything stop her from providing a life of adventure to her boy
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‘He’s my inspiration,’ she says. ‘I see him… He’s always happy, smiling… He doesn’t see me in a conventional way, but I’m sure he has a vision of what I look like in his mind.’
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When Jimmy's grandmother saw that he could not reach for the toys. He was then taken to a doctor. He said he would never see Jimmy again. Mommy Nicky stays fit to take care of Jimmy. She loves swimming and working out.
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Nicky shares photos with Jimmy. Nicki is also aware of fitness. She also loves handstands and deep sea dives. Jimmy has been receiving treatment for several years. Jimmy is everything to me. Even though he cannot see the world with his own eyes, his mind
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