Sep 21, 2021 | caregivers, changing perspectives, communicating respect, faith, Gratitude, people with disabilities |
On August 8th, 1992, The United States Olympic Basketball Team won the gold medal, when they beat the Croatian team in Barcelona. According to Wikipedia, they were described by journalists from around the world as the Dream Team, the greatest sports team ever...
Apr 29, 2021 | cerebral palsy, Gratitude, Grief |
Even though the Texas heat hung thickly in the air, the icy prickles of anxiety within me were so intense that it felt as though old man winter had taken up residence in my chest. I had been assured by several people that the man I was about to meet was very nice, but...
Nov 21, 2017 | Attitudes, changing perspectives, Disabilitiy, Gratitude |
In the last few weeks, it seems like several bad days have attacked me all at once. I am once again incredibly shorthanded in terms of caregivers, and for various reasons, some other issues have become intense for me. All of it has been hard. And, when bad stuff...
Nov 9, 2017 | Beginnings, changing perspectives, Disabilitiy, Gratitude |
To the parents of the child just diagnosed: Hi, I am Lorraine. These days I am a writer, blogger, and die-hard Astro’s fan. Over the years I have perfected my chili recipe and I like to make cinnamon glazed almonds at Christmas. My friends are scattered all over...
Nov 26, 2015 | Gratitude, service dogs, Thanksgiving |
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Along with the turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie, there is another reason I like this holiday. It gives me a chance to reflect on all I have and reminds me to be grateful. Our day was a quiet one. Leah and I spent lots of time...
Dec 29, 2012 | choices, Good Decisions, Gratitude, Making Changes |
I did it because it was what was best for me. Was going to visit my family for the holidays really worth the effort? When I pondered the question in the weeks following Thanksgiving, there were several factors to consider. First, ever since I had surgery last April,...
