Nov 12, 2015 | Dogs, Facing a fear, faith, service dogs, smart dogs |
When it first happened, I wasn’t very concerned. My service dog Leah lost her breakfast, and because she eats too quickly and sometimes gets into things she shouldn’t in the backyard, this is not an uncommon occurrence. But when it happened a few more...Dec 20, 2012 | definition of a hero, Facing a fear |
I was on the internet when I read the news. A gunman had forced his way inside an elementary school in Connecticut and started shooting. Among the victims were 20 children and six members of the faculty and staff. Sadness doesn’t even begin to cover what I have...Aug 25, 2012 | Facing a fear, faith, Friends, Good Decisions, Independence, Lessons, overcoming challenges |
A few years ago, I was able to achieve what was, for me, part of my American dream. I bought a house. Designed by a graduate student in architecture at the local university, the floor plan was created with the intention that a wheelchair user would live here. The...