Jacob has started kindergarten and his level of maturity has sky-rocketed. That’s great for him and us as family. Our conversations have changed into something more in-depth. He has a better understanding and gut sense of what he hears and takes it in appropriately. With that he’s learning a reality of having a wheelchair daddy. […]
Being A Wheelchair Daddy After 5 Years!
Jacob turns 5 in a couple of weeks! Which means it’s my 5 year Dadversary! When I started my blog, I wanted to share my experiences as a dad who uses a wheelchair. Hang on to your hats this post is about feelings that may very well be unique to parents with disabilities. I hear […]
Microsoft Guy turns Apple Guy
Do you remember the story when Eve offered Adam a bite of the forbidden apple? I took a bite of the modern-day Apple about 18 years ago. But it took 18 years for the final drop of poison to hit me. I was always a Windows/PC guy. My cousin and I would build Windows based […]
Mommys’ Thinking
I am a member of few groups online for Mothers’ with disabilities. Lately, there has been negativity in the groups which prompted me to think back over the last 5 years. I can honestly say we have not run in to any negativity! Reminiscing over the last 5 years. I began thinking about when I […]
It’s A Cerebral Palsy Life Journey!
Have you ever had a conversation that started out in one direction and then took you on a on-ramp that took you on a highway that you hadn’t been on in a while? I was recently interviewed by Wheel Life, an online magazine for people who use wheelchairs. The premise of the interview was to […]
Wheelchair T-Ball Coach!
I can check off a Bucket List item! Bucket List Item T-Ball Coach … check! We all have a list of things in back of our minds that we want to do if life. Often times, it’s not a tangible list but a list that sits it our mind and we review it from time […]
5 Cool Things About a Dad in a Wheelchair!
Here are some things I could imagine my son saying if asked what are 5 cool things about having a dad in a wheelchair? Never need to climb steps! Always a place to hang a bag! Always get great seats at event venues! No matter where you are there is a lap to sit on! […]
Just Being Dad … Really!
Have you ever had something said to you that you had to take a minute to process? I recently went to lunch with a friend. Tricia and I have been friends since the 8th grade! We mainly stay in touch through text messaging and Facebook. But, from time to time we get together and just […]
The Disability Shark is Circling!
The Boy turned 4 and the disability shark is circling! As parents, we all know we have to have certain talks at different stages in life. The good/bad touch talk. The stranger talk, The birds and the bees, bullying, etc. All kinds of conversations we know we are going to have to have at some […]
Letter to Son on Father’s Day
Hey Buddy, Guess what?! It’s Father’s Day! It’s all about me today. According to Father’s Day history, you are to honor me, thank me for all my hard work and sacrifices I have made during the year and shower me with gifts. Ahhh yes! MY day! Psst, come here. Let me fill you in on […]