ATCHISON, Kan. - After two years of being in and out of hospitals, Sgt. Scott Stephenson is about to have his very own bachelor pad.
The 24-year-old watched The Patriot Guard Riders break down the first floor of his family's home Saturday.
The support group for troops around the country is making the space handicap accessible for the soldier.
Stephenson nearly lost his life fighting in Iraq.
In November 2006, the soldier drove over an IED. Seventy percent of his body was burned in the explosion. Doctors amputated his leg to save his life. Stephenson is now in a wheelchair.
"Doctors call me the miracle child," said Stephenson.
Doctors said Stephenson only had a 5 percent chance at survival. But he beat the odds.
He's had about 25 surgeries since. He has one more scheduled for January.
"I've even thought about cutting the last surgery out. So what if my face is scarred. I don't care. I'm still me. If people don't like me because the way I look, it's their problem."
But Stephenson has decided to move forward with the surgery. He's also moving forward with the rest of his life. He just went sky diving and has plans to go bungee jumping.
He hopes to get a degree in business and open his own night club.
For Stephenson, it's all about optimism, humor and family.
The $87,000 renovation on Stephenson's home is a joint effort between the Patriot Guard Riders and the Heart of America Chapter of International Code Enforcers. All of it will be done through donations.
