Jan 6, 2018 | caregivers, Disabilitiy, Facing a fear, Independence |
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives...
Dec 8, 2017 | caregivers, changing perspectives, Disabilitiy, McDonalds |
This time of year is always one of the most reflective for me. Having spent a few weeks before Thanksgiving thinking about all the things I am grateful for, I spend the beginning of December watching the world prepare for Christmas. Just like when I was their age, the...
Nov 26, 2017 | caregivers, cerebral palsy, Disabilitiy, service dogs |
When I went to Home Depot several years back and bought the peach tree that is now planted in my front yard, I was told that it would take many years before that tree would produce edible peaches. I didn’t care. I’ve enjoyed watching it grow, and I...
Oct 16, 2017 | Ableism, boundaries, caregivers, cerebral palsy, communication, Deaf, Disabilitiy, Helping people with disabilities, What some people don't think about |
There is a beautiful movement on Facebook and Twitter right now and it seems to have gained momentum in the last few days. Women are being encouraged to post the phrase “Me Too” as a status on their wall if they have ever been sexually abused or harassed in any way....
Oct 11, 2017 | caregivers, changing perspectives, Disabilitiy, Learning to let go, Physical therapy |
It’s not my line, although I wish I could take the credit. This morning I spent a few minutes watching a Ted Talk about letting go. Jill Sherer Murray talked about a relationship in her past. She had dated this guy for twelve years. She wanted to get married....
Oct 3, 2017 | Ableism, Advocacy, caregivers, cerebral palsy, Disabilitiy, Government benefits, Physical therapy, premature babies |
In the late night hours of October 3rd, 1968, my mom went into labor. With me. It caught everyone off guard because I wasn’t due for another ten weeks or so. But, I guess even then, my stubborn streak showed itself as I made my way into the world early the next...
