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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What is the American Dream… to you?
In an election year, we often hear things that resonate in the back of our minds. We ponder them and mull over them. For me, it’s been “achieving the American Dream.” What is this American Dream? This reminds me of a student I had a few years ago – before my son was even a […]
Cheers 2015!
Cheers 2015! You gave me one heck of year with joy, sadness, and pride. In no real order other than what comes to mind first. Here are 5 things I will always remember about you 2015 as you fade off into the sunset. Thrasher’s Death In June, 2015 you brought me great heartache and sadness […]