Jan 31, 2013 | faith, Family, overcoming challenges, Uncategorized |
When my dad called me last week to tell me that my grandfather was in the hospital, I wasn’t all that concerned. Pops was a tough guy, and he had survived a stroke and numerous other health problems throughout the years. The next day, my dad called again. The news...Nov 29, 2012 | communicaiton, Disability and Relationships, Friends, Health, Journey, Mental Illness, overcoming challenges, Psychiatric Diagnosis |
“You are being closed minded and you’re not willing to budge!” “And you are making incorrect assumptions about things that you just don’t understand!” I was having a major disagreement with someone significant in my life, and I was...Nov 2, 2012 | Attitudes, changing perspectives, choices, Lessons, overcoming challenges, Wheelchair |
It has been one of those days that I hate. Not one that has been completely horrible, (although I am not fond of those either) it has just been a day when two or three seemingly little things have been really irritating. A screw came loose on my brand new...Oct 27, 2012 | Dancing, Friends, how to help, overcoming challenges, wheelchair dancing |
Okay. I have a confession to make. It is a simple truth about me that not many people know: I don’t like to ask for help. That seems strange for me to say, given that I require the assistance of caregivers to dress, put my shoes on, get in the shower and...Oct 9, 2012 | cerebral palsy, Family, Good Memories, inclusion, Kids, overcoming challenges |
“I want money towards a trip to Disney World,” my nephew said confidently as if there were no other logical answer on the planet. Excitement filled in his brown eyes, and the long dark hair that usually covered some of his face did nothing to hide his enthusiasm. We...Sep 5, 2012 | Accessibility, changing perspectives, choices, compassion, disability humor, Events, Friends, Good Decisions, Helping people with disabilities, Learning to let go, overcoming challenges |
Life is not remembered in days; it is remembered in moments. There are embarrassing moments we would like to forget, and spectacular moments we always want to remember. This momentous day held a little bit of both. May 19th, 1990, dawned bright and clear. Spring, with...